Boredom is a Good Sign

A Sign

Everyone been in this state. Boredom. Nothing happening. Or maybe things happening, but we don’t feel like living in it. Nothing exciting. Nothing hillarious. Just numbness. And we try our best to get out from this state, by numbing ourself more into entertainment, distractions, hanging out, going out. Yet, it always doesnt last long.

Why we feel bored?

Even playing games all day long, could be boring. Even traveling everyday to different cities, could be boring. Even in a relationship, could be boring. So, why do we even feel annoyed by being bored? First, this is due to things that we are doing is constant. Even constant pleasure, will turn out to be “not that pleasing” anymore. It will be just so-so. There is a dopamine hormon in our brain which stimulate feelings. But, if the dopamine keep going on and on in such short time, don’t you think its not a good idea? Our body need balance. We don’t need to be happy all the time, actually. It’s just when we get the urge, or feel the need to be happy, then we didnt get it. We feel bored. That is why, the thing that should be fixed, is not the entertainment, or the life itself, making it more exciting. Instead, it is our mindset. Our brain.

Have you ever feel so sad, and thinking you are the most miserable person in the world? Try checking up on stories of more miserable people. Try think of alternatives. Like how you perceive your condition yourself compared to people who are less fortunate. Then, whenever you feel bored, try to think about people or children who did not have that much pleasure neither entertainment, where their life is only consist of poverty, sadness, and how small little thing could make them feel so happy and entertained. Aren’t you putting too high standard for yourself? You want a bigger house, there are many other people who doesnt even have a window in their house. How could they think about joy? pleasure? entertainment?

So, what are you trying to say?

The solution of boredom, is gratitude. Being grateful for what you already have. Feeling enough on whatever comfort you get access to. Getting excited on looking back on those travelling photos and remembering it again, where not many people could possibly have same experience as yours. Dont feel so down, or so bored of what state you are in now. It means you are alive. You want to do something. You feel the urge and motivation on wanting to do big. You think now you are not doing enough, but actually it is a good sign. Human, back to its nature, want to always have a good feeling, either about themselves or their surrounding. On default, we want to be always happy, excited. But unfortunately, it is never gonna happen.

Understand yourself

The other aspect is, when you find yourelf in the state of numbness. This is a good sign. It means you acknowledge that you are not yet putting your full potential. Maybe this is the time where you need to re-evaluate your life. Are you doing the full of your life? Could you do more? Are you in a comfort zone? What excites you before? Try to dig down deep into your own self. Maybe you could try to do those old hobbies again. Contact old friends. Do things excites you before. Or maybe taking a break and refresh yourself. Even you could get out from your bed, put down your phone, closing down the game, and start doing useful thoughtful job. Like writing or brainstorming. Having exercise or sport. Or simply walking round your house with full attention and awareness. Think more.

Pay attention

Last but not least, sometimes we are doing things autonomously. Being not really conscious of the job we are doing, absence when we are eating. dozed off whn people talking. It all lack of awareness. And it could be taking away your full attention and consciousness on reality, made it felt boring. But if you are having a second thought, and clearly paying attention on smalllest details on whats happening in your life. Looking really closely to your spouse. Listening excitedly to your friends story. You might find treasures, it’s always been there, the excitement, it’s just need your attention. To realize, that you already have what you’ve always wanted and longing for. It is up to you, in recognizing it, being grteful about it, and make it precious for your own teasure hunt. It’s always been there. All these times. All along.