If you find life boring lately, it may be that you are not living your true purpose in life. Boredom is the feeling of not having satisfaction or interest in one or more aspects of your life.
You may find it difficult to focus or even comprehend what it is you are supposed to be doing. How many of us wander from week to week, month to month, and year to year with a feeling that something is not the way it should be?
Boredom vs. Chronic Boredom
Why do we experience boredom? Monotony, repetitive actions and predictability often trigger feelings of boredom. Imagine doing the same thing every day at the same time with no change in the result.
Under these circumstances, life may present itself as comfortable, and we may think that we appreciate our sense of stability but over time, this feeling of security can slowly give way to boredom. Many people experience boredom with their jobs, people in their lives and amazingly, they boredom results in just spending time alone with one’s self.
Boredom may emerge for a variety of reasons including but not limited to:
• Not doing what we enjoy doing most
• Poor sleep experiences
• Repetitive behavior or doing the same things over and over again
Chronic boredom, on the other hand, is a bit more complicated and tends to affect men more often than women. It has close ties with drug use or brain damage.
Additionally, research suggests that chronic boredom may occur as a direct result of having a dopamine imbalance. Dopamine plays a vital role in how we feel. It is a part of the formula that figures into our motivation, mood, and pleasure.
Signs of Chronic Boredom
There are a few cues we can keep an eye out for that send warning signs that we may be bored with life including:
• Fatigue or exhaustion
• A sense of frustration
• Occasional feelings of anger
• Wishing the day away
• Difficulty concentrating or focusing on tasks
• Lack of excitement or interest
• Feeling restless
• You do as little as necessary to get by at work or home
• Daydreaming
People who suffer from chronic boredom are at a higher risk for:
• Poor work performance
• Alcoholism
• Depression
• Compulsive gambling
• Eating disorders
How to Beat Chronic Boredom
What can you do to kick chronic boredom out of your life? First, you have to learn to recognize the signs of chronic boredom by becoming more self-aware. You have to know the signs of chronic boredom and stay committed to doing those things that are necessary to keep it at bay.
Since this is a condition that is most commonly associated with people who are naturally extroverted, you will want to align your purpose in life with doing activities that support your continuous evolution in consciousness and combats chronic boredom.
Do Something New. Find a new job. Pick up a new hobby. Get involved in the community. Do something that enables you to apply your purpose in life. It may mean calling friends from time to time who might benefit from having a listening ear.
Spend Time Meeting New People. Sometimes, we need exposure to new perspectives and people who share our views or better yet, differ from us to spice things up. Meeting new people can help us to explore our real purpose further and challenge us to assess whether or not we are doing the right thing.
Find Productivity. Boredom is a sign of not being productive. Look for ways to become productive and stay there. Some of us are not good at relaxing or just sitting around and taking a deep breath. Put your energy into completing some work around the house, writing a book, launching a new business or even preparing to start a new career.
In Summary
In summary, chronic boredom can result from multiple factors ranging from not knowing our real purpose in life, brain damage or a chemical imbalance. It is crucial that you identify the exact cause of your symptoms as soon as possible to decrease your chances for engaging in behaviors that may prove harmful for you or others.
– Scott Blessing