Psychology behind boredom

Psychology Behind boredom

          Boredom is associated with the lack of goals. In life we always have two options and two options only. We can set goals and actively move in the direction of achieving those goals daily OR we can do nothing. And doing nothing leads to boredom.

          This doesn’t mean that we are meant to be nonstop workaholics but it does mean that we must constantly be aware of what we want to accomplish in life. At times, we should take breaks. Breaks are needed to fully appreciate working. This is part of having a healthy work-life balanced.

          Typically, too many people focus too much on the life aspect of work-life balance and not enough on the work. We live in a society that views working as a punishment or a misfortune. Life is about work. So for most people to hate work, they actually hate life as well.

          Learning to love the process of working means to love life. And when individuals love life, they are not bored.

          Too often, boredom is created because of our delusional expectations of what should be. We tend to view external things as needed stimulants for us to feel better about life. In really, the best feelings in life comes from setting goals and accomplishing those goals. Not setting goals means you have no purpose. With no purpose in life, why are you living? Thus, boredom is the act of waiting to die because you have no reason to continue living.

          In conclusion, how do people become less bored? They simply have to set more goals or have a goal so worthwhile that it draws them out of bed every morning. We can either do nothing then become bored OR we can set goals and be active.