Friday
5 Things to Avoid When Already Feeling Bored
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.
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.
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