Q&A for How to Do Something when You're Bored

Absolutely. You're never going to be super engaged and excited all of the time. It's totally okay to just be a little bored sometimes.

Turn it into a game! So, let's say you're doing data entry or something. Create a scoresheet and try to time yourself whenever you finish entering a piece of data. Once you have a sense for that average time, try to beat your "score" by getting as many entries done as quickly as you can.

Try to connect and help your coworkers. If you're just not finding value in your work, try to build some rapport with someone at work and see if you can help them with something. If you can start breaking up the monotony by working on a variety of tasks, you won't be nearly as bored.

Try playing a game on your computer, reading a book, or drawing a picture. You can also get more crafty, and try making origami, a candle, or even bake a cake!

You could draw, paint, read, build a fort out of cushions or even just tidy your room!

You could go on a digital device but download the app twilight because it takes out the blue screen which keeps you awake at night. Or, read, write in a journal, knit, stretch, color in, etc. as quiet ways to pass time until you feel sleepy.

You can read, go for a walk, explore your community, volunteer, listen to or make music, work on an art project or hang out with friends.

Get creative. Do an art project. Play outside or invite a friend over or play with siblings. You could also bake or try out new looks for yourself. The options are endless.

You can read, draw, write, make crafts, play with some toys by yourself, play pretend by yourself, play with a pet, do some exercise, listen to music, sing, dance, watch TV, use the computer or an electronic device, play video games... or anything else safe and fun that you can think of!

Try to do something that suits your interests and lets you work with what you've got, like inventing a game with your friends. Or make up a new game, such as one with elements of dodgeball, baseball, football, and basketball; you can perfect the rules over time. And try distancing yourself from technology when bored -- it's better for your brain and creativity.

Reading, coloring, drawing, watching TV, hanging out with friends (for the most part). There is a lot of stuff you could do that doesn't involve making a mess. It depends a lot on your interests.

There are several things you can do with your brother to alleviate boredom. If you have access to board games or video games, play them together. If not, you can try to make up an imaginary game or go play outside together.

You can read, color, draw, or do quiet exercise such as yoga, Pilates or weights.

Try to go outside and get some fresh air. You could also go to the park or invite a friend over. You can even just walk around the neighbourhood. If you have a sibling or a friend over, just go outside, explore, play games or sports, and most importantly have fun!!

Text a friend or read a book. Take time to rest your body while it heals. You could also work on a art project.

Take up something new. You may want to start blogging, which is a way to get your ideas out there. I recommend using WordPress. Or you could check your social media sites for new posts. If you don't want to use the Internet, then watch a movie or play a board game. You don't have to draw professionally to do something creative. Maybe decorate the house or play around with PicMonkey or Photoshop (or learn how to use them).

You can sleep. Sometimes the body just needs to rest to heal itself.

Reading is extremely quiet and doesn't make a mess. Drawing is also a viable option.

Try to make friends by being kind and open to others. If you are bored, read a book, create artwork or explore nature on your own.

How did you manage to use this website if you have no technology? That aside, you could bake, write a story, write letters to your friends, make an imaginary friend or invent something new. You could pester your parents to give you chores to do and pay you for doing them. Being bored is not a bad thing, it forces you to think about answers, not expect something to appear magically before you.

You can do crafts, a 3000 piece puzzle, re-decorate your home to a different style, or organize your makeup and clothes.

You could make slime, have a spa night, draw, paint, build a fort, start a journal, write a story, sing, watch a movie, do a puzzle, read a book, etc. There are many things you can still do!

Draw a picture, learn origami or read articles online when you are bored at your desk.

You can draw, learn origami, read, write, exercise or organize your closet.

Well, there is plenty things to do... the first thing that came to my mind is origami. Go to YouTube and find some origami videos or try creating something new with paper.

Read a book, watch a good movie, learn new instruments, and/or learn magic tricks.

A lot of the things in this article can be done by kids/teens, but there are a lot of other articles here on wikiHow you can check out! Try How to [[Cure Your Boredom (for Kids)]] and How to Beat Boredom As a Pre Teen Girl .

Try chess or cooking. both are really fun. If you can't then try reading or writing.

You could always go on your computer or tablet, read a book, text a friend, or even invite them over.

You can just explain to your child why you can't take her wherever she wants to go. Try to find a fun activity that you can do at home instead so she doesn't feel too disappointed.