how to avoid boredom while you're working?

Philippines
March 9, 2012 9:24am CST
As much as I wanted to enjoy my life as a freelance writer - basically I am enjoying but because I have to write the same keyword over and over again it bored me - I can't keep my mind in focus because every time I sit in front of my computer, I begin to feel sleepy. My goodness, I have to work but because of this I can't do my job well. I don't know if it is right to call it boredom. Any suggestions there?
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10 responses
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
9 Mar 12
I think you need to divert your attention to something else for a while because monotonous routine could really get to you and make you lose focus more. Try some simple online games, as it's getting popular nowadays, especially those easy and fun flash games, or you could watch short funny clips or whatever clips you think will shoo away your boredom on YouTube. Sometimes listening to music while working on something helps too.
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• Malaysia
10 Mar 12
Online games can be addictive and you will find time passing by so fast. Personally if I am bored at the computer, I will get up and do something else, away from the computer. Stretch my legs, make a drink, etc., helps prevent eye strain and back pain :)
@donsky14 (5947)
• Philippines
9 Mar 12
Are you into music? Why not try listening to music while you do your work. That usually helps me to work well.
• Philippines
9 Mar 12
I'm really not a music lover but yes sometimes I do. Thank you for your suggestion.
@scyzyyyy (94)
• China
10 Mar 12
Don't you like what you are writing?you can give up or try to write something you are interested in.your work is colorless. you feel so boring.don't write anything unless you find something interesting and you'd like to show your passion.
@cearn25 (3456)
• Philippines
10 Mar 12
Being bored is normal. Why don't you rest for a while if you feel that the boredom is coming into you. Try to do other things like eating your favorite food or take a nap. Maybe it will bring your energy back. I hope it helps.
@mohkanari (1957)
• India
10 Mar 12
Any job done continuously and mechanically brings boredom before actually getting tired. Time to relax and activities to inspire imagination is needed to fill inspiration and energy to work. When one activity is got bored, relax as well well as enjoy doing a suitable hobby, are my ways to refresh.
10 Mar 12
Working at home definitely boring, maybe occasionally you need to write in the crowded and unfold.Caused i work at the office , when i am bored i gonna talk a few time with friends.
• Philippines
10 Mar 12
I think you're not really enjoying the job? Or maybe, yes, you're just really bored with it. Thank goodness, I don't write anymore. Haha. Anyway, you might want to take a break for a while. Take a short vacation, and when you miss your job, you'll be excited to work again!
@prinzcy (32322)
• Malaysia
10 Mar 12
Whenever I was stuck during a task, I do something else for a change. I usually play games, watch videos or randomly surf any sites. But don't be to distracted or you'll never get the job done. I also find it's helpful to listen to music while typing. It makes me type faster, like following the rhythm. Also not no mention, try listening to 'Pirate of Caribbean Theme' on Youtube while doing your job. It does make me feel the whole thing was epic.
@tiffnkeat (1673)
• Singapore
10 Mar 12
The same keyword? Just one? Oh dear, you better buy a good thesaurus so that you have other options. The other option might be a more interesting job, that does not rely on just one keyword. If you feel sleepy, why not read something or write something totally unrelated. It might make you determined that maybe your single keyword isn't so boring afterall. Cheers....and take time to post in myLot. What's your keyword? You can ask others to give you synonyms as a start. Smile and stretch, it might brighten your day!!!
• Philippines
9 Mar 12
i think to ease your boredom, before you work have some warm up first. have some chocolates or finger foods with you and have a music like maybe a hiphop that is danceable. hope it helps!