How To Manage Boredom

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How often do you sit and think to yourself 'I wish I could just find something fun to do'? If you can relate to this you may also agree that it is particularly true when the week end arrives.  As a young person boredom is something really common and unavoidable at times. It is really irritating when you are at home all day and the only way to entertain yourself seem to be to watch programmes, surf the internet to download the latest song from your favourite artist, talk on the phone, text your friends or play video games.  Before you know it the day has gone. You probably know you spend too much time on these things because your parents are always complaining that you spend too much time on your Blackberry. A more important reason why you know is that you actually feel it through restlessness. 

Although technology has made it easier for you to get in contact with your friends when you are getting more exercise in your fingers than in your whole body and that is not healthy. This is a consequence of boredom. Even worse boredom can eat up at you to the point that you end up doing things you wouldn't normally do if you were occupied. Your time could be spent doing other things which will challenge your mind and body much more. A good option is to channel this boredom into an activity you love.

The question is what do you like to do? What would you like to get out of it? What steps do you need to take to get started? The answer to these questions lies with you. You owe it to yourself to at least try to find a hobby or activity that will give you confidence and an opportunity to show what you are capable of. Sure you are going to get people in your life and often they are individuals around your age groups, who discourage you but do not let them put you off. You are unique and you have something important to contribute. 

You do not have to be the best at what you do as long as you enjoy it. If you are not sure about what you like try something different, especially if you like the look of it. If you enjoy sport you could always find coaching sessions to play Football, Floorball, Tennis, Dodge ball, Handball or take up Judo and Athletics classes. It doesn't have to be a sport. It could be dance, painting, learning to play an instrument, volunteering or charity work. You deserve to show your skills. The advantage of a hobby is that it can provide an outlet for you to express yourself in a healthy and fun way. A hobby like playing sport can open many doors for you.

What do you get out of it all?

• Its a way to keep yourself entertained and having something to look forward to outside of school and your home life. Additionally, it is a method to change the boring routines you are so tired of.

• It is a step to making new friends who you share the same interests with. You can even get your friends to come along to your favourite activities. 

• A chance to be rewarded for something you are good at. You could be given free stuff when or win things when you are at the right place at the right time. 

• If you like competing with people in your age group there is a strong possibility that regular tournaments and competitions are held for different activities. 

• By getting yourself involved you can gain experience and someone might even offer you a job which will look brilliant on your CV.

•  It could help you feel good about yourself because you are achieving. This will boost your confidence and help you learn interactive, communication, organisation, listening and leadership skills.

 

Getting ride of boredom and finding something to do is not always easy but you have to take first steps to change things for yourself. There are many organisations including the Run Fun Starz Group that can help you as a young person. So don't hesitate to join an activity that you would like to be part of.

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