Before the Internet...15 Things To Do When You Feel Bored

So you're bored and can't think of anything worthwhile to do.  What do you think people did before before the Internet, cell phones, and portable games?  Following are some memory joggers for some of our mature visitors and those young ones who just don't have a clue what to do with their time.  Have some fun in the real world with real people!

1.  Get off your butt and do some chores in and around the house.
2.  Ask your neighbor if he or she needs some help with his or her chores, projects, tasks, etc.
3.  Offer to babysit.
4.  Set up a yard sale or on hot days a lemonade stand.
5.  Visit your nearby relatives.
6.  Ask some kids in the neighborhood if they want to come out and play.
7.  Do your past due homework or ask teacher for some extra credit. (This works in college too).
8.  Write letters or send cards to distant relatives.
9.  Take photos or record videos.
10.  Play board games (Some people still do this and enjoy it).
11. Call people you haven't talked to in awhile.
12.  Meet relatives or friends at a popular local restaurant or mall.
13.  Take a walk.
14.  Sit on your porch, your neighbors, on a park bench, and relax.
15.  Check out local events (sporting activities, plays, arts and crafts shows, street fairs, etc.)

Spend enough time on any electronic device and you will get a headache and become irritated. Before your eyes get weary, your head hurts, and you become frustrated when your device doesn't work right,  take some time to live amongst the living.  Keep in mind, life is too short, better value loved ones while they're still here.  Feel free to leave comments.

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Sometimes we bring boredom on ourselves.  We just don't enjoy life, because we settle or compromise way too much when it comes to what others desire while overriding what we truly want.  
1)  Going somewhere you really don't want to go.

People find themselves bored at events because they were never sold on the idea in the first place.  So when they don't have a good time, they look to find fault and place blame on someone or something. Save yourself both money and time and simply pass on the invites you know you will not enjoy.

2)  Talking to people you just don't like.

Ever sit in a circle with family or friends and start to feel like you don't want to be there?  Sometimes there is one or more in the group that you really wish you could connect with, but to no avail.  One spoiled apple can make the whole batch bad.  In time, you are tired of being around them all.  Choose your company wisely!  

3)  Playing games that you no longer enjoy.

When you can't afford to buy a new game, don't feel like shopping for a new one, or have some other reasons as to why you keep playing a game you are bored with, you are bringing on bored feelings. Get rid of the game and try something different to uplift your mind, body and spirit.  What are some alternatives to the game?  What are some genres you never tried?  What are some up and coming games?

4)  Thinking about stuff in your mind that has little, if anything, to do with you.

You can bore yourself silly (and others) thinking about things that are uninteresting, boring, and stupid.  Eventually what is in the mind is sure to come out the mouth.  Ponder on things that are beneficial to you and cast away others' dramas.

5)  Eating foods you know you don't enjoy.

Sitting down to a boring meal can make you feel moody afterward and hungry for something else.  A frequent unfulfilled appetite will cause you to mistreat others, gain weight and have a variety of issues, so watch eating meals that don't help your brain, body, and spirit.

6)  Going to bed when you don't feel the least bit tired.

Tossing and turning all night is useless.  Why focus on making yourself go to bed when you can fall asleep naturally if you wear yourself out before retiring?  Exercise, write, read, organize, watch a documentary, listen to music that helps relax your mind, and do other things that will assist you with your sleep.

When you repeatedly do boring things and find little enjoyment in any of them, you will find yourself battling with boredom in other areas of your life.  So cut out the things that contribute to your unhappiness and celebrate the people, things and activities that uplift you!

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