Stuck at home? Feeling bored?

Feel like you’re going to go crazy?

I can see how that would happen.

Although, it’s not because there’s nothing to do.

Because, well, there’s really so much to do.

Really, what’s happening is that nothing APPEALS to you.

You’re underwhelmed, and that’s why you feel restless, disinterested, and tired.

When you’re not doing anything, your mind wanders.

And, because you’re not occupied with anything, you begin to gain a direct awareness of your current state.

And, for many, that’s an uncomfortable experience. They’re not happy with the way things are – with the way they are.

So, they look for an escape.

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, Netflix.

Anything to take their attention away from the present moment.

Sound familiar?

I know I’ve been there.

What’s this constant stimuli doing for us though?

It’s not like we feel any better after the experience.

Well, studies show that ‘being bored’ is actually really beneficial, and, in fact, necessary to create a good life.

Boredom promotes creativity, encourages one to make positive changes, and allows one time to think about the bigger picture of life.

The feeling of boredom itself is a clear indicator that we’re not living life the way we want to be.

So, if we let it, boredom can act as a powerful motivating factor to encourage us into switching things around.

When we’re constantly looking for an escape, we’ll rarely ponder the bigger picture of our life.

We probably will never set long-term goals for ourselves, let alone create plans on how to achieve them.

I know it seems small and insignificant, but the next time you’re bored, why not just let yourself be bored?

Why not let yourself see what the present moment has for you?

It may take a little courage at first, but the experience can be incredibly rewarding.

Who knows, you may just uncover that one thing that’s been holding you back all this time.

You may summon the energy to make that one change that sets you on a completely different life path.

Or, you might just come back here again.

Either way, thanks for reading. ?