Q&A for How to Overcome Boredom

The human brain and body crave stimulation and new experiences. People generally get bored from doing the same thing over and over again, or from doing nothing at all.

No. Using substances to alleviate boredom can lead to troubles with substance abuse. Avoid drug use as a means to lessen boredom.

Think through all the different categories of things you could possibly want to do, then think through different activities in those categories one by one. You're bound to come across it eventually.

You can always go to the park, which is free. Museums are often free, or have days with reduced/free admission. You could also hit the library to check out books, movies, or music.

Do something that makes you feel excited. It can be singing, dancing, reading a book, playing games, and anything else that makes you happy.

Make them fun. Listen to music or do it all in one go so that you can do the fun things in life.

Read a book, write in your journal, listen to new music, watch a new series, draw, or start a new craft project.

Yes, if your thoughts are creative then they will lead you away from boredom.

Try playing Frisbee outdoors. Try going shopping, gardening or taking a ride in your parent's car to a nice place. Indoors, make seasonal juices or desserts, think about what you want to wear for this weekend, view your old baby albums. Keep a list of the things you like doing, to have when you need to find something fun to do.

Try going outside and getting some exercise. You could also read a book or watch a movie or YouTube videos using your headphones.

Baking chocolate chip cookies always works! See further: How to Cure Your Boredom (for Kids) for more ideas.

Unfortunately, everyone has to do boring jobs sometimes. If you're feeling bored, try to increase your focus on the task at hand. Letting your mind wander will make the job take longer, resulting in your boredom increasing.

Make sure that where ever you are working, that your space is clean. Then write down what you are thinking on a piece of paper. That should get all your thoughts out of your head. Sometimes you just need to take a break.

Find ways to entertain yourself at home. If you're currently unable to see, you can listen to music or books on tape. You can also invite friends over for food and conversation.

Just be yourself, and try to find someone who likes you for who you are! Look for people with similar interests. Check out this article on How to Make Friends if You're Autistic .

There's always something to do. Start with trying to do some voluntary work or find a paid job. Participate in activities with your family or friends, join some clubs, or go traveling. Meet new people and try out new, challenging things.

Look up something on the internet for some inspiration, or ask someone to give you an idea to draw. You also might get a drawing book from the library and do drawings from that.

You could try finishing your homework and do excersise, yoga, or meditation. Ask your parents to keep your phone with them or hide it. You could also ask them to say no to you when you ask for the electronics if you don't want to be on them. You could read a great book, draw, color, paint, sketch, play with clay or play dough. Or go outside and enjoy!

Download YouTube videos when you have WiFi available. Then you'll have something to watch when you're at your mom's house.

If you enjoy doing common tasks such as cleaning, then clean your room, do dishes, etc. If you enjoy reading or writing, start writing a book or start reading one. You can start exercising at home (example: doing a few push up sit ups too). You can also try cooking or baking different dishes.

Sit there respectfully and listen to the ceremony.

You could look around or watch TV. You could also try inventing something or do Sudoku.

Maybe you can watch some TV or play outside with your dog or cat. There's got to be something to do.

Then you need to get a life; develop interests and pursue them. Learn to play an instrument, make DIY bath products, plant a garden, learn to cook, take a class in karate or boxing or something else that interests you. The possibilities are endless; it's only your lack of imagination that's holding you back.

Do something more physical. Play outside, exercise or ride a bike. Practice doing somersaults or cartwheels. Plant a garden or go on a nature hike in your backyard.

Bake cookies! There are lots of different types of cookies, so you can get creative with the ingredients, and you can easily share them if you have some left over!

You can have someone hide your devices or hold on to them for you so it is not as tempting. This has worked for me. Make a long list of things you can do without your device and consult the list whenever you feel bored.

Try getting a job with neighbors (dog walking, weed picking, etc.). These are less official jobs but will give you experience.

There are lots of workouts you can do. Just search up on YouTube ´Workouts to do inside.'

That's very sad. To overcome boredom, possibly you could read a book. It's a fun way to hold back your boredom whilst respecting your family's mourning.