As much as we love our luxury items like that comfy chair or
electronic device that has everything under the sun on it, these are also the
things that at times keep us in a bored state of mind too.
The comforts of home keep the body in a relaxed state, but
sometimes the mind fights for change.
“When are we going to do something different?” One is moody, tired, and wanting to change routine,
but doesn’t. Why? From a daily routine that is not easily
broken to running away from responsibilities, people bore themselves to tears
simply using what they love way too much only to look for yet another thing and
another to entertain them! It is a
vicious cycle that even the body begins to rebel against.
1) Television
It doesn’t matter what you watch, you find yourself flipping
through channels mindlessly. It is
easier just to sit back and enjoy the show; rather than prepare yourself to go
out into the world and have a real life experience. Television shows lull you into a trance and
make you feel like you can’t go anywhere even when you should. Like a hypnotist controlling his or her
willing subject, so too are you who is allowing a man-made device to control
your thoughts and movements for many hours.
It isn’t any wonder why most people don’t get much done on their off
days? They also experience weight gain
and what is sure to follow is the following: achy joints, back pain, poor
vision, memory issues, frequent head aches and more!
2) Recliner
Absolutely a wonderful invention wouldn’t you agree? But it also becomes a problem when you don’t
do much else, but sit day after day, week after week. You feel comfortable and at ease for a
time. Yet, your body wants to be active
and will fight you for not doing what it wants.
Can we say a future with increase sickness awaits you?
3) Gaming
Like television, gaming entertainment is a great escape when
you don’t want to face reality, but consider how much time you have already put
in. Wins and losses can be overwhelming. The games just aren’t as fun as they used to
be. If you are not only bored with some
games, but in a sour mood too, just stop!
But if you can’t, you are an addict.
4) Computer
No one can talk to you when in front of the computer. No one is permitted to enter when your on the
computer. No matter what you do on the
computer, it is never enough! Computer
usage becomes boring, when one has no plan for its use and no cut off time
either!
5) Phone
Whether you are talking, swiping, scrolling, typing, or
whatever you do, this too can be draining and especially boring when you do the
same thing for hours everyday. Give that
phone a break! Chances are someone who
needs to talk to you is being given little or no attention. Don’t be surprised when they deem you boring
and move on.
The key to ending those negative feelings surrounding
boredom is to make a point not to continue to participate in activities that
tire and bore you. Take time away from
each device by getting outdoors, visiting relatives and friends, attending a
special event, or having fun anywhere but in front of an electronic
device. Take frequent breaks and rotate
your entertainment as well as limit the amount of time that you use it.
Nicholl McGuire is the creator of this blog and author of What Else Can I Do on the Internet? and other books.
Thursday
Don't Sleep on Those Referral Links...Tasks You Can Do from Anywhere and Make Money
When you sign up with a company to help market products, purchase items, or join a membership program, sometimes these businesses will offer referral links. These links are valuable because not only are you helping the business achieve more satisfied shoppers like you, but you also get money in your pocket or discounts to shop their websites.
For years, I have collected referral links like a boy collecting baseball cards. Take a look at the following sites and when you sign up, you help me and so too will you be helped! Enjoy!
Whether you are doing any of the following: waiting in line, waiting for an appointment, sitting in the car, or bored, you could be making small amounts of money rather than browsing websites for free or playing games...
Fun ways to make money
Save your receipts! Download Fetch rewards app. Use my referral code for points YE9FR.
Get rewarded for shopping online!
Side hustles
Get paid to tweet messages
Earn money online doing simple clerical tasks
Make money with surveys
Online surveys
Useful Resources
Need marketing materials to promote your business?
Interested in starting a Podcast? Learn more about podcast hosting.
Shop for deals locally--don't pay regular price!
Get your craft supplies here and projects for the kids and grandkids--fun stuff!
Get your groceries and other needed items shipped to your door!
Set up an online account specifically for shopping online, great for people who you don't want to use your debit or credit card.
Accept money over the Internet via the world's most popular ecommerce site!
Nicholl McGuire author of What Else Can I Do on the Internet?
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For years, I have collected referral links like a boy collecting baseball cards. Take a look at the following sites and when you sign up, you help me and so too will you be helped! Enjoy!
Whether you are doing any of the following: waiting in line, waiting for an appointment, sitting in the car, or bored, you could be making small amounts of money rather than browsing websites for free or playing games...
Fun ways to make money
Save your receipts! Download Fetch rewards app. Use my referral code for points YE9FR.
Get rewarded for shopping online!
Side hustles
Get paid to tweet messages
Earn money online doing simple clerical tasks
Make money with surveys
Online surveys
Useful Resources
Need marketing materials to promote your business?
Interested in starting a Podcast? Learn more about podcast hosting.
Shop for deals locally--don't pay regular price!
Get your craft supplies here and projects for the kids and grandkids--fun stuff!
Get your groceries and other needed items shipped to your door!
Set up an online account specifically for shopping online, great for people who you don't want to use your debit or credit card.
Accept money over the Internet via the world's most popular ecommerce site!
Nicholl McGuire author of What Else Can I Do on the Internet?
Friday
When You're Bored Try...
Sometimes boredom comes out of no where and any where! You were quite busy only a moment ago, accomplished much from your "To Do List," and then suddenly you are sitting there with nothing to do. Maybe you still have a few more things to complete, but boredom and procrastination has taken over at the same time, bummer!
Here are some tips on getting out of that "I'm bored..." attitude and on with life!
1) Try listening to your favorite up tempo music. This helps when you have been working in a quiet atmosphere for hours. You can also stop by YouTube and search for classical or brainwave music that energizes. Here on this blog off to the right is Revolution Radio, check out their playlist as well.
2) Get up and move around i.e.) stretch, take a walk, jog, etc. Seated in an office chair relaxes your body so much in fact that you start to feel tired and lazy. There are some great videos around the web to help out.
3) Converse with your neighbor when permitted if you are at work. Share how you feel, ask him or her a question about interests/family/job. Time goes by a little faster when you talk to others.
4) Fix or organize something in your workspace or at home. Thinking about a task helps take your mind away from how bored you feel. You start to feel more alive and productive when you finally get to those projects you have been putting off for a long time.
5) You probably already viewed your phone and scrolled through websites. How about purging apps on your phone, reorganizing them, and reaching out to a few contacts with a fun image expressing your boredom.
6) Start up the car and simply drive. No particular destination, just drive. A thought or two will come to you like the milk, eggs, butter, juice, and bread you have yet to buy. Check out B vitamins (or alternatives), they are great in keeping most people energized throughout the day.
7) Read things you promised yourself you would get to one day like books, documents, brochures, etc.
8) Go back to those websites in your favorites listed in your Internet browser and register like you planned on doing like how many weeks or even years ago!
9) Schedule your dentist or doctor's appointment--stop putting that off, you don't want things to get worse!
10) Write a letter or mail out a greeting card to your favorite people (it doesn't have to be a holiday season)--wouldn't they be shocked! People do still like to receive other things in the mail besides bills and junk.
I'm sure you can think of a few more things you can do. Back to work...
Nicholl McGuire is the author of What Else Can I Do on the Internet? and the blog owner.
Here are some tips on getting out of that "I'm bored..." attitude and on with life!
1) Try listening to your favorite up tempo music. This helps when you have been working in a quiet atmosphere for hours. You can also stop by YouTube and search for classical or brainwave music that energizes. Here on this blog off to the right is Revolution Radio, check out their playlist as well.
2) Get up and move around i.e.) stretch, take a walk, jog, etc. Seated in an office chair relaxes your body so much in fact that you start to feel tired and lazy. There are some great videos around the web to help out.
3) Converse with your neighbor when permitted if you are at work. Share how you feel, ask him or her a question about interests/family/job. Time goes by a little faster when you talk to others.
4) Fix or organize something in your workspace or at home. Thinking about a task helps take your mind away from how bored you feel. You start to feel more alive and productive when you finally get to those projects you have been putting off for a long time.
5) You probably already viewed your phone and scrolled through websites. How about purging apps on your phone, reorganizing them, and reaching out to a few contacts with a fun image expressing your boredom.
6) Start up the car and simply drive. No particular destination, just drive. A thought or two will come to you like the milk, eggs, butter, juice, and bread you have yet to buy. Check out B vitamins (or alternatives), they are great in keeping most people energized throughout the day.
7) Read things you promised yourself you would get to one day like books, documents, brochures, etc.
8) Go back to those websites in your favorites listed in your Internet browser and register like you planned on doing like how many weeks or even years ago!
9) Schedule your dentist or doctor's appointment--stop putting that off, you don't want things to get worse!
10) Write a letter or mail out a greeting card to your favorite people (it doesn't have to be a holiday season)--wouldn't they be shocked! People do still like to receive other things in the mail besides bills and junk.
I'm sure you can think of a few more things you can do. Back to work...
Nicholl McGuire is the author of What Else Can I Do on the Internet? and the blog owner.
Tuesday
New Year New You So They Say (sigh)
Are you really a new you? Well, only time will tell as you put your resolutions, declarations, goals, promises, etc. into motion. Oftentimes those who scream the loudest, "New year, new you!" Don't live up to what they say personally or professionally by the end of the year. More of the same for many the following year and the year after. What separates those who are determined to take on a new self is discipline, determination and desire! They know what they want; they plan for their successes and failures and they work daily, weekly or monthly until that task is crossed of the list and then on to the next one!
When I set up my writing schedule, my goals evolved around getting my books published while saving much money doing it. I had a set period of time and I posted my approximate finish date where I could see it. Nothing or no one was going to stop me! I wrote when I awoke, after lunch and then again late at night when the atmosphere was most quiet. I was content personally when my goals were reached.
Whatever you want to do, go all out! Don't be that guy or gal who talks just to hear his or herself talk! You are fearfully and wonderfully made! You have the will to live, so why not live to your fullest potential? Too often we have distractions: people, places and things that don't aid us in meeting our goals, but rather keep us in a box. If you sincerely want to build a new you, you have to let toxic people, places and things go! You will soon find out just how toxic they are when you start embarking on your journey to meet personal and professional goals. I personally had to let once dear relatives and friends go, because I soon realized they didn't care too much about what I set out to accomplish especially if what I did interfered with being their hour long listening ear as well as assisting them. Time was money and trust you me, I had once wasted a lot of it!
So many people start out on a good course, but end up abandoning it within three months of the new year. Why? Because they simply allow life distractions to knock them off course, old habits don't die easily, and neither do unhealthy connections.
If you sincerely want to work toward being a new you, work from the inside out! Uplift yourself mentally, spiritually and physically first! Do the kind of things that not only decorate you on the outside, but make you over on the inside too! Listen to wise counselors who achieved their dreams and implement immediately what you learn. Achievement comes with focus, perseverance, as well as a strong desire to break unhealthy partnerships.
Have a great new year building a new you!
Nicholl McGuire is the author of What Else Can I Do on the Internet? and the owner of this blog.
When I set up my writing schedule, my goals evolved around getting my books published while saving much money doing it. I had a set period of time and I posted my approximate finish date where I could see it. Nothing or no one was going to stop me! I wrote when I awoke, after lunch and then again late at night when the atmosphere was most quiet. I was content personally when my goals were reached.
Whatever you want to do, go all out! Don't be that guy or gal who talks just to hear his or herself talk! You are fearfully and wonderfully made! You have the will to live, so why not live to your fullest potential? Too often we have distractions: people, places and things that don't aid us in meeting our goals, but rather keep us in a box. If you sincerely want to build a new you, you have to let toxic people, places and things go! You will soon find out just how toxic they are when you start embarking on your journey to meet personal and professional goals. I personally had to let once dear relatives and friends go, because I soon realized they didn't care too much about what I set out to accomplish especially if what I did interfered with being their hour long listening ear as well as assisting them. Time was money and trust you me, I had once wasted a lot of it!
So many people start out on a good course, but end up abandoning it within three months of the new year. Why? Because they simply allow life distractions to knock them off course, old habits don't die easily, and neither do unhealthy connections.
If you sincerely want to work toward being a new you, work from the inside out! Uplift yourself mentally, spiritually and physically first! Do the kind of things that not only decorate you on the outside, but make you over on the inside too! Listen to wise counselors who achieved their dreams and implement immediately what you learn. Achievement comes with focus, perseverance, as well as a strong desire to break unhealthy partnerships.
Have a great new year building a new you!
Nicholl McGuire is the author of What Else Can I Do on the Internet? and the owner of this blog.
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