by Svetlana Konnikova

If you life is empty and you have nothing to do in your spare time, you become bored and mislabel your condition as stress. And indeed, being bored can lead to distress. Stimulate yourself intellectually. Maintain a consistent process of self-improvement and you will find your life is full. The remedies for boredom are simple:

  • Don’t devote too much of your time to watching TV. Its alarming drama can add to your tension.
  • Read an interesting story or an uplifting article and stimulate your imagination.
  • Keep a rendezvous with a friend. Meet for lunch every week and communicate.
  • Indulge your interests by doing to the theater, a concert or art exhibition.
  • Choose what you like and make it part of your relaxation regime.
  • Read a good book and satisfy your soul’s starvation.
  • Form a book club and meet with other people once a week to read and critique a short story or book.
  • Go to conferences and meet other people to boost your intellect.
  • Listen to music or discuss the latest news events with your family or friends.
  • Exchange your ideas and broaden your scope of interests.
  • Every day explore new impressions and acquire new knowledge.
  • Plant seeds in your garden and watch them grow.
  • Select flowers to fill a beautiful bouquet.
  • Keep fresh cut flowers and plants in your house. They will greet you every morning and will bring beauty to your life, along with freshness, fragrance, good feelings and a fine mood.
  • Allow yourself to take time off from your responsibilities, relax and have fun!

Don’t have enough time? You are not alone complaining about it. Here is a solution: give yourself a gentle push past your inertia to satisfy your soul’s desires.

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