Why do i feel depressed due to boredom? How to kill boredom forever?

 Why do i feel depressed due to boredom? How to kill boredom forever?

Do you get depressed at times when get bored, and you start to think of ways how to kill boredom forever so it will not annoy you anymore? 

When there is no stimulation to our brain, our brain activity decreases and the activity hormone (dopamine) that is released due to exercise, physical activity or doing some mental work, stops to release. Sometimes Boredom becomes much annoying and you starts feeling depressed due to it. Want to kill this irritating  boredom? Lets discuss the reasons of boredom and easy ways to get rid of it.

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Why do i get bored?

What boredom actually is? It is an instinctive emotion occurs due to emptiness of mind. We not only get bored in our free time but also get bored when we lose interest in the activity we are doing, whether that activity is our job, study, talking to some boring friends etc. we don’t get pleasure or growth from these actions instead we get so much tired by doing these. We don’t get actively engaged in our tasks and find it annoying doing the same tasks over and over again.

Here are the main reasons of boredom:

• Procrastination

When you put your work on pending, you get some gap time, and when you cant find some activities to do in that gap time then you start getting bored and depressed. You also have a constant burden in the back of your mind that you haven’t accomplished your tasks.

You should have a balance in your life. You can get self help books to become more productive or you can also apply different techniques to get your work done without procrastination.

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• No motivation to do work

When you want to do work but don't have motivation to do it. You lack the energy for that task. It can occur when you have more work to do but you lack ideas or your task is so much difficult that you can’t handle. It can also happen when you get a lot confused in your work and fail to concentrate properly. 

Smooth flow of work keeps you motivated to accomplish all of your tasks. If you get stuck during work ask for help from your friend and seek the solution for your problem. Hire a person who can do some help in that work. There are a lot of websites offering solutions to your problems go and contact them instead of compromising your mental health.

Click here for pro tips to stop procrastination and get your work finally done.

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• Free time

When you get a lot of free time due to some holidays or weekends, your schedule is not as busy as it is in normal working days then you start getting irritated from this time. You start getting bored and this boredom makes you feel depressed than usual.

Plan your weekends or holidays properly and fill them with joy. Get advantage of them instead of crying. Do have some travels, family or friends get togethers, parties, outing or take part in sports activities.

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• No proper goals

When you don’t have proper goal setting for the day, and you keep on wasting time in getting bored. You have a lot of work to do but you didn't remind yourself of the proper planning then you are going to be depressed.

Set daily goals and always make a to do list a day before.

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• Lack of interest in work

When you lose interest in your job, study or the work you are assigned, then you get bored of doing the work you don't like.

Try looking at the positive sides of your work, negotiate with the people who like your job and lifestyle. Always look down then you will be grateful for what you have. 

If your job irritates you despite of applying all the techniques the go for its substitute as the final option.

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• Outside obstacles 

Sometimes internet problems or other problems like that restrict our work and study so, we get bound to the outside hurdles that are not in our control. Then we feel helpless and get bored, we can’t find the proper way to deal with it and we get depressed.

Don't worry we can still do a lot of activities in that time and killing boredom.

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Here are some great tips to remove boredom forever.

 

Remove boredom forever!

How to remove boredom? Here are some interesting ways that will kill your boredom.

• Work on your hobby

When you start doing something you like and enjoy then your boredom gets away. Working on a hobby means polishing your skill that you like to do. Once you start doing it you become habitual to do your hobby whenever you get bored, in this way you will never find boring days. You shall automatically starts working on your hobby in your free time.

Hobbies are our best friends when don't find anyone to spend time with.

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• Reading

Reading is one of the favourite activities of most of people. Most of the people read newspaper or books whenever they find free time. Reading not only increases our knowledge but also makes us more positive and sharp. Reading lifts you up from the rest of the crowd, and makes you more mature and sensible. People who reads never get bored because they always have something to read.

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• Connect with nature

Observing and connecting with nature makes our soul happy and we get the ultimate meditation for us in this way. Nature gives us inner peace and it releases stress. There are so many benefits of spending time with nature. Sunlight is the greatest source of positive energy for us. It makes us active and motivated to start our day and working.

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• Stop procrastinating

If we keep on putting our important work on pending then we are not going to achieve something great in life instead we will find darkness and boredom so, its very important to concentrate on the work and stop prostractination.

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• Set your goals

Before doing anything set your goals and make a to do list, this helps a lot in saving time and accomplishing tasks which keeps us busy in doing the actual task instead of getting bored. People who makes to do list and set gaols properly have higher chances of completing their tasks then the ones who don't set proper goals. All the successful people set goals in their life and for their every day work. So, mst make a to do list before going to bed.

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• Learn something new

Whenever you get some free time it is preferable to learn something mind blowing which keeps you busy. Learning new things excites us. When you get to know about the things you don't know, it is a positive source of getting stimulated. 

Learning something new keeps you full of energy and ready to explore more things around us. Do you know why this universe is so unlimited? So that we shall explore the never ending world and never get bored by doing so. Just think for a moment that what would have happened if this universe were limited, with limited knowledge? Give your opinion in the comments. 

Click here to get to know my opinion on it. That’s really interesting!

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• Meet with people

You can kill boredom by socialising with people, your friends, family. This can improves energy inside you and makes you more active and energetic. Thats why some students prefer group study for boring topics. Meeting with people makes you more connected to life and and you sometimes find really amazing people who can inspire you, gives you motivation to do your best, whom you can relate with. 

The most beautiful fact to do so is they sometimes tell you their ultimate hack to deal with the same situations in life that nobody other can tell. So, try socialising to people with good sense of humour and who are more energetic.

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• Write journal

Writing journal is one of the favourite activities of people to do in free time. Journal gives us a sense of thinking about the reality and unimaginable ideas about our life. So, it is highly recommended. Your personal journal is your best partner to spend time with when you cant find a person.

You get connected to yourself more and ultimately starts enjoy learning about yourself. Writing a journal mean talking to yourself. Its the best way to know more about yourself and self realisation. Spending time with yourself gives you inner peace and makes you mentally strong and reasonable. You can get better understanding of you and your life. This acts helps in making crystal clear and best decisions in life.

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Sum up discussion

Never give yourself such conditions that make you feel bored or even depressed. Always complete your work at first place, plan your weekends to do fun activities like working on your hobby, reading, meeting with friends, hangouts, meditation, connecting with nature, learning something new and writing journal. Such activities keep will keep you lively and happy.

CAN BOREDOM BE your FRIEND? Can you use it for your betterment? 

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