What do you mean you're "bored"?
By Cahaya
@cahaya1983 (11121)
Malaysia
November 23, 2017 7:05am CST
I seem to have a hard time understanding people who often say they're bored and don't have anything to do.
Maybe it's just the different ways people deal with boredom, I don't know. I see free time as the time for me to do something I enjoy doing. Something that's not work, something that I don't consider a chore. But something, nonetheless. (There's always myLot, of course. 
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So how can someone not have anything to do?? 
Do you get bored easily? How do you deal with boredom?
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So how can someone not have anything to do??
Do you get bored easily? How do you deal with boredom?18 people like this
21 responses
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
23 Nov 17
I don't understand that either. I can always find something to do. Then again my parents have always taught me to entertain myself so I don't need anyone or anything to entertain me. =)
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Nov 17
there you go. and you are mature. that is why too
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
24 Nov 17
@cahaya1983 When i was a kid if we said we are bored and my parents heard they would make us clean. So we always made sure to stay busy doing something. Lol.
Now I do the same thing with my own children. If I hear them say they are bored I tell them oh okay, I have plenty of cleaning so you wont be bored anymore. Lol.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
I like that attitude! That's so true, I don't see why we should always depend on others to keep us entertained. I experienced living alone for a few years and never had problems finding something to do to keep me happily occupied.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
That's good to know. I can't imagine not having anything to do while I'm awake.
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
23 Nov 17
Gosh! 
Boredom is not in my dictionary 
I always think of something fun to do just to enjoy my day even if I`m stuck at home alone Mylot seems to be my savior
Boredom is not in my dictionary I always think of something fun to do just to enjoy my day even if I`m stuck at home alone Mylot seems to be my savior 3 people like this
@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
High five! I'm a homebody so I wouldn't mind being stuck at home the whole day if it's raining outside or any other reason. I have plenty of unread books on my shelf to help me spend the time.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
Yes there's always napping too! Actually quick power naps during the day have always helped me, even if I did get enough sleep the night before.
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
24 Nov 17
@cahaya1983 Same here , even a few minutes are enough to perk you up .
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
Good to know. House chores is my least favorite but still, it counts as something to do too!
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
That's one legit reason for boredom, I guess. Meetings are never fun especially if they're too long!
Meetings are never fun especially if they're too long!1 person likes this
@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
@YrNemo Too funny! But that's kind of like a productive kind of boredom you know. Drawing all those flies in all sorts of positions. 
But that's kind of like a productive kind of boredom you know. Drawing all those flies in all sorts of positions. 1 person likes this
@YrNemo (20261)
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24 Nov 17
@cahaya1983 You were lucky you were not there. Once the speaker was someone who never did science subject and we doubted if she knew anything about electricity. Yet, she gave us a talk about electricity (God related stuff). For that talk, I managed to sketch successfully 3 flies in various positions of flying, parking, and whatever else! (No need to tell you that the lady knew very well what I was doing. I had always been her number one enemy but she was my boss, so there! )
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
27 Nov 17
Oh my, I don't ever feel that way.
In fact, I have a lot of things I want to do in a day after my office time but can't do. So much so, that I have to sleep late at night to watch online my missed tv soap aired while I am at the office and playing a bit of my favorite mobile game, while I lie in bed. However, hubby would always show me what he is seeing at YouTube, I can't refuse because it is a chance for us to bond actually. Besides, they are funny videos that make us laugh at loud .
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
27 Nov 17
@cahaya1983 I agree. The most that I can do is watch with my hubby on his phone, when he watches funny posts of his friends on FB. We also watch a Filipino having a duet with famous artist like one time with Michael Learn to Rock. Very nice.
The most that I can do is watch with my hubby on his phone, when he watches funny posts of his friends on FB. We also watch a Filipino having a duet with famous artist like one time with Michael Learn to Rock. Very nice.1 person likes this
@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
27 Nov 17
@SIMPLYD It's nice that you get to spend quality time with your husband. 
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
27 Nov 17
I used to feel like that when I had my 9 to 5 job. And sometimes it was so frustrating because I wanted to do a lot of things after work but I was always too tired to do anything besides dinner and sleep.
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@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
24 Nov 17
@cahaya1983 not much but I have got bored of daily routine works at office.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
@sjvg1976 Oh okay so it's boredom because of doing the same things. I think that's more acceptable to me than not having things to do.
@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
How often does that happen to you, though?
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@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
26 Nov 17
@cahaya1983 oh sorry I didn't understand what you meant. I thought you were bored. I think people in general can sometimes feel boredom from doing mundane tasks.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
26 Nov 17
@Bluedoll No worries Yeah I think it's understandable when people get bored of doing routine stuff, but not when they say it's because they have nothing to do.
Yeah I think it's understandable when people get bored of doing routine stuff, but not when they say it's because they have nothing to do.1 person likes this
@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
26 Nov 17
Well I guess they're kind of related, because you feel bored when you don't have anything to do, right? The thing is I don't understand why it's possible to feel bored because for me my time is occupied with either something I need or want to do.
@jstory07 (134425)
• Roseburg, Oregon
24 Nov 17
@cahaya1983 Ther is always cooking and cleaning and going swimming and for two walks every day.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
@jstory07 Oh so nice you can go for two walks every day, I don't go that often.
@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
Internet is a good reason not to be bored for sure. But even without it I still think there are many things to do.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
That's true, there's always something new to try even if we're tired of doing the same things.
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
24 Nov 17
sometimes i get bored listening to a conversation especially if it is a one-sided communication. but i am never bored with my work.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
26 Nov 17
I know what you mean. It's easy to lose interest in a conversation that we can't relate to.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
28 Nov 17
@ridingbet That's true, I would probably excuse myself before I explode out of boredom.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
@cahaya1983 indeed, especially if the person you converse with always talks about his success, love life, or bashing somebody. that is not my cup of tea.
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@shubhu3 (36464)
• New Delhi, India
24 Nov 17
@cahaya1983 I write blogs, articles. I sing English and hindi songs. I paint I will show you one.
See this. You will have an idea.
The last night I wasn't able to sleep so thought of painting around 2am in the morning. I did this. It has some mistakes like in making smooth layers of colours...
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
25 Nov 17
@shubhu3 You're very talented. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing!1 person likes this
@peachpurple (13884)
• Malaysia
23 Nov 17
I am never bored, no time to be bored, nothing to be bored about, my hands are always full and busy
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
Same here. I would feel strange if I complain about having nothing to do at home.
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@peachpurple (13884)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
@cahaya1983 so many chores to do, how to become bored???
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
24 Nov 17
I do not feel bore, even if I am alone. I could talk to someone on phone, read a book of my choice, listen to some music, watch a TV programme/news, could be on mylot or could go to market.......there are so many activities which could keep me busy.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
24 Nov 17
@cahaya1983 Yes, time is short arm is long, so goes the saying. I also feel that I need more time to read and do other activities.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
Exactly! I sometimes wish I have more time to do things so I don't get how some people can get bored too easily.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Nov 17
since I have become an adult I have never been bored. only children and lazy people are bored. otherwise there is always something to do unless you have no computer or tv and your house is spotless and you can't go outside for a walk I think. I could be wrong but it is my opinion
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
Yeah that's what I think soo. I have a ton of things I can think of doing so I find it very difficult to be bored.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Nov 17
I am never bored, there are just some many fun things to do.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 17
Yes! I don't think I'd run out of fun things to do too.
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@Letranknight2015 (51509)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
I remember one time that I spent hours and hours over here making long comments to every post.
But now a days it takes an hour to even respond to those who respond to my post.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
25 Nov 17
I know right! So many things to juggle, so little time. 
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
25 Nov 17
I want to get busy when I feel bored, I want to run or doing chores in or out of the house. I want my body to be working to fight boring day.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
26 Nov 17
That's great, I feel like that too. I just can't let myself feel bored knowing there are so many things I need/want to do.
