How Do You Survive To Boring Day Routine?

boring day - sometimes day are really boring
@jamz82 (1860)
Italy
March 22, 2011 4:50am CST
Hi mylotters! I want to open a discussion about a topic I'm thinking almost everyday. Sometimes life can be boring, we do everyday the same things. There are things we have to do but we don't like for example going to work, going to school, getting stuck in the traffic, taking bus or metro full of people inside. In my life I've a scheduled week from monday to friday to work, monday wednesday friday to gym, tuesday play with my band, saturday and sunday day off for my relax. So there is always a repetitions of actions I do and I've the sensation that a day is a perfect copy of the day before. So I'm trying to do something different to have a less routine day. For example on Sunday I spent a noon here starting again posting in Mylot. It was a think I haven't done for years and I had fun. So, I want to ask you how do you survive to boring day routine? I think sharing our experience can be useful to us. Have a nice routine day! :P
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@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
27 Apr 11
I am fortunate to handle a process that it is not at all strenuous or stressful. I usually am done with my work in just an hour which leaves me to about 7 hours free time at work. Before I met Mylot, I find myself really bored and sometimes I really sleepy. Now, I seldom get bored at work anymore ever since I am here at Mylot. When I am at Mylot it keeps the boredom away as I usually participate in discussions and sometimes I bump into my friends here and comment back to each other even if our comments are not anymore connected to the topic. What's good is that I am using my free time to earn additional income. When I commute I rarely feel bored because I sleep most of the trip. And when I go home, I can't be bored because my son is just so hyper. I really don't even have the time to think about boredom!
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
9 May 11
You're lucky to connect on mylot from work! For me it's not possible because our computers are locked so I'm "obligated" to work ahhaah. thanks for the responing! cheers :)
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
26 Aug 12
Great they haven't blocked yet Mylot. I think today MyLot is still a good way to survive from boredom
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
10 May 11
Most of the popular sites are blocked here: facebook, yahoo, youtube. But if there is a will there is a way. I have such genius co-workers who knows of proxy links to get through them. Unfortunately, we can't pass through facebook. Which is okay since I am not at all addicted to it. It seems they haven't figured about Mylot yet, which is very good for me, so I can freely access it anytime of the day. I hope you have found ways to keep you away from boredom.
@missybear (11391)
• United States
22 Mar 11
I have the same problem. Right now I took a week of from work just because I needed a little vacation but I really have nothing to do all day. I was thinking about going bowling or to the movies but everything is so expensive. Most of the time I just go for a stroll around the neighborhood just to get out of the house. if I had a car I would take a little day trip somewhere
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
23 Mar 11
a park in my city - this is a park of my city! it's a good place to breath a better air
hi missybear! It happens to me too. Last months I had to take a couple of day off because I was so stressed by work and I went to visit my grandmother city. You can try to take a little time with your family, or take more time for you. Go somewhere there is nature, like a park where you can have a stroll and breath good air. You could look even for free events in your city searching in the web. I hope I gave you some inspiration ahha. Thanks for response. Cheers
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
23 Mar 11
great! have a nice relax and I hope the weather will be good!
@missybear (11391)
• United States
23 Mar 11
I was actually gonna do some sightseeing and checking out new Hotels on the strip but of course the week I'm off the weather is ugly
@tedifa (1232)
• Indonesia
23 Mar 11
There are many ways that you can do to avoid feel boring from routine. Viewing your activities that so busy,I recommend for vacation a few day,Try to stop for your gym or band activity for one day, if that's impossible you can use Saturday or Sunday to get recreation with your special friend or family.That will keep you excited. Happy vacation.
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
24 Mar 11
hi tedifa! Sometimes is very important to break the routine having some relax time. You're right, in fact whenever I can have a couple of day off and go to another city visiting my parent and when I come back to work I fell a little more relaxed. Thank for response. cheers!
@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
23 Mar 11
Hi dear, I think we don’t have a permanent escape from such repetitions. Many of our things are really comes as a routine scheduled one, especially if we are in a job or such things. But we need to find diversified modules within the same. Eg. for a school teacher, her life time job is to teach students for the whole years. So, what they feel different is that every day with different styles, different students for different years, change in patterns, interact differently and all. However, the basic nature will remain and we have no escape. Only thing here what we need to do is that think differently and adopt different methods for a change. As you mentioned, we have schedules like different day different activities. Arrange trips, picnics, make travels, if same job got bored, try different jobs or professions, interact with different people, listen to music, go for movies, participate in games or gym. In short, here in the modern life, if we seriously involve in things, we never get bored. This is what I experience from my life. I do the same job for the last 15 years or more but I never got bored with what I do. Whenever I do my work, I will be more involved, I am much particular about the quality, completion with no errors and much concentration. I consider all my jobs as a challenge so that I can enjoy it. Whatever we do, do it full mental support and dedication, which lead us to higher concentration and support and if so, we won’t get diverted. Also, whatever we do, do with our own interest. If get irritated, take a break or change to something else which will again give some relax as well. The main fact is that, if we are assigned to do something, we need to do it and there is no escape. So, by understanding the fact, if we can dedicate yourself, we will get satisfaction and can enjoy the same what we do. So think in such a way and I hope we will get some more better time ahead. Regards, Thank-s
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
24 Mar 11
hi thanks1961! I agree with you! We can't radically change our jobs but we can change the way we approach doing it. If we don't like it so much yes we can change it but I think in those difficult days it's not so easy to find a job we really like and before finding another one can take a very long time. So in my case I'm keeping my job and I'm trying to let me like it. There are some pros and cons in my job, so I will try to see the good side of it. Maybe you're doing a job you don't hate so much or you're a very positive person. I think having a positive mind is the key of all. Thanks for your suggestions. Cheers
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
22 Mar 11
I have the same routine every day but what makes mine a little less boring is that I have conversations with my students everyday which sometimes surprise me because of the funny things they would share. Aside from that I try to make friends with a lot of people online whom I can share and learn life experiences at the same time. MyLot is one thing that cures me of my boredom during the weekdays. I get to write whatever thoughts I have in mind and respond to my friends discussion as well. Sometimes I would go shopping or have my hair done and sometimes I just play with my son.
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
22 Mar 11
As you mentioned I found writing here very relaxing. It's good to discuss about a topics of our interest. You're doing a nice work, where you have to interact with other people and if your students are little I imagine they could be very funny! Thank you for sharing your experience. Cheers :D
@xannex (254)
• Philippines
22 Mar 11
agree with you there @toniganzon almost everybody will have the same routine everyday but what makes it unique everyday is the people you converse and you meet everyday.
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
23 Mar 11
hi xannex, I agree with you, talking with other people is useful expecially when you have someone who really listen to your problems. cheers :D
• China
23 Mar 11
I am a retired worker.I stay at home most of the time.I enjoy myself every day.I needn't to work from dawn to dusk and worry about my duty like going to work.Much as everyday life is a mere repetition of the day before but in terms of time I have the initiative.
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
24 Mar 11
Hi changjiangzhibin89! I can understand what you're saying! My father like you is a retired worker. I think when someone is a retired work has a lot of time for himself despite of when he was a worker. So he can do whatever thing he couldn't do for lack of time before being a retired worker. It's a great thing because you can spend time for your hobbies and have more time for the family! Thanks for response. cheers
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
22 Mar 11
I love changes and I get bored if I have to do the same things the same way every day or every week. The are some things that I need to do over and over like the household chores, but I often try to make small changes and do things slightly different and that makes it less boring. I like to listen to music while I doing something that I find boring, and music gives me new energy. I like to learn something new every once in a while, that also gives me new energy. My current job is quite repetitive and that is a little boring, but there are other parts about the job that I like and I try to focus on the good parts
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
24 Mar 11
Hi porcospino! You're right! sometimes I try to do things in a different way to avoid the repetition, but for me it is hard to do that expecially when I work, it's not so easy to change work duties. Music is very important for me. I listen to it when I go to work. It gives me some energy to start the day! Thanks for response! Cheers
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
22 Mar 11
My daily routine is pretty much the same every week, I find myself occupied some days and bored somedays. When I feel bored, I usually mylot and surf on the internet pretty much, or take out my baby for a walk if it is warm enough out.
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
23 Mar 11
hi mermaidivy! I like a lot surfing and staying here in mylot too. It's a good hobby and isn't boring because there are always interesting topics to discuss. I see you have a very cute baby and I suppose you are very busy to take care. Taking care of children is like a job in my humble opinion but it's pleasant! Thanks for reply! Cheers
@picjim (3002)
• India
22 Mar 11
We have to do these routine things as they are essential for survival.I endorse your view they try your patience and are boring.But i feel the key to overcoming these repetitive actions is to have a hobby or interest which will interest you and make you eager to come home at the end of a tiring day.Another way is to start creating interest in your routine functions so as to get over the dreaded situation.
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
23 Mar 11
hi picjim, I agree with you! It happens we have to work just to survive expecially if it is a work we don't like it so much. When I come back home I enjoy my free time with my favourite hobbies. I'm planning to have new hobbies to do, but there's i lack of free time. I will try to find some time for new hobby experiences. thanks for reply. cheers
@acey76 (1276)
• Philippines
22 Mar 11
Well, I got a boring day everyday, hahaha as I wake up I prepare food, face my computer, eat, face again my computer, watch tv, eat, face again computer, that's it.. well I survive those days by thinking that my day isn't the usual, I take the positive view to it so that I can be motivated :-)
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
23 Mar 11
Hi acey76! well, a positive mind is a good approch to live the life. It will bring always good things if you see the "half full glass" . My little secret is to do sometimes something of new you never had done. That will be a new experience that will change your routine day thanks for response. cheers
@hdc4free (260)
• United States
22 Mar 11
I just try to build as much fun into my days as possible. Weekdays are fairly routine, get up, work, come home to pick up the house, hubby cooks while I clean, I play with my cats and I do arts and crafts. I always have music on through work and chores to keep my mood up. On the weekends I try to plan fun things, watch a ball game or go to the zoo or a museum, but of course I am often doing routine stuff like grocery shopping or things around the house. I try to do something social most weekends too to keep things fun.
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
23 Mar 11
scissor for craft - craft is very funny
hi, hdc4free! I see you're a very busy person! I think you will hardly be bored by your routine. You've a lot things to do! Art in general is good because it's a creative hobby that stimulates your mind doing something pleasant. What kind of arts and crafts do you do? As you mentioned is important to don't forget the social side of life and don't get too much busy with ourself, in my opionion. Thanks for response. cheers
• Philippines
22 Mar 11
That's good you have a well managed time. I think the best way I spend my time is to open the internet. I have many things I can do with the net , listening to new music, watching dramas, entering into a social networking site and of course downloading (pc games, applications, mobile applications). In this way I do not get bored. But of course i control myself i set a time limit so that i could also focus in my priorities.
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
23 Mar 11
hi gurlcrush17! I think managing time is very important to optimize to the best your free time expecially when you don't have so much. Your hobbies are very similar to mine and I think is good to change things we do everyday to don't be too much repetitive. Thanks for the reply. Cheers
• Philippines
23 Mar 11
Yeah, I agree with you,a daily routine sometimes makes me feel bored. To erase my boredom, i spent time for a pleasure like i will make 2 days leave of work then got a travel to some place. By that, i relax myself from sorts of paperworks and im also enjoying the place while writing or posting on mylot. Sometimes, since sunday is a family day for me, i spend my time with my daughter and in-laws. Me and my child visit my in laws and my parents twice a month. In that case we're not always stuck up in our house which really makes it too boring for me. Since my parents' house is near in a beach, we go swimming and my in-laws has a farm, we go there to feed the lambs, chicken and the cows which they have been taking care of. And the funny thing, we make aliases for those farm animals and uses our names which makes us laugh...
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
24 Mar 11
hi cryingjoker! That's great! I think it must be relaxing staying in a farm. You see animals you can't see in the city and you breath a cleaner air. So going to farm and beach is like you're having a little vacation. It's great! Thanks for response. cheers!
@justit (74)
• China
23 Mar 11
Hi jamz, I work from monday to saturday morning. Fortunately i can listen to music whenever i want in my work day or else i don't know what will happen while working day after day. In order to avoid that happens, i spend my spare time to play and do reading. On weekend i play with my friends, go shopping, sing, or just stay at home to watch TV. I'm tired of day routine, only find some fun from the rest time. Reading do a good idea for me to find myself and get more fun in life, it makes me keep quiet when i feel anxious. And post in mylot is the good way,happy mylotting.
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
24 Mar 11
Hi justit. You're very lucky to listen to music during your work. Reading is very relaxing for me in particular. I can't read at evening because if I do I fell asleep in a couple of minutes.. I think when we've an hard working day and we come back home we enjoy more our relaxing time. Thanks for response. Cheers!
• Philippines
22 Mar 11
I guess surviving a boring routine is another problem. It just takes away all the fun in life. Well, you can make it fun by playing online games, that is if you have much time. But then again, there really is enough time for everything. Why don't you setup a break time. For example, setup two 15 minute breaks and a 1 hour break for you to rest or play an online game. After that, you can get back to myLotting. That could make your routine less boring.
@jamz82 (1860)
• Italy
23 Mar 11
hi,frontvisions101! that's right! I love playing videogames. It is a good way to escape from reality For me is a pleasure to stay in Mylot too, so I'm taking most of my free time here before to go to work . When I've much something like 1 hour free I stay here, if I have more time I like playing with plastation 3. Thanks for reply. Cheers :D
• Philippines
22 Mar 11
I guess surviving a boring routine is another problem. It just takes away all the fun in life. Well, you can make it fun by playing online games, that is if you have much time. But then again, there really is enough time for everything. Why don't you setup a break time. For example, setup two 15 minute breaks and a 1 hour break for you to rest or play an online game. After that, you can get back to myLotting. That could make your routine less boring.
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
22 Mar 11
I have the same routine every day but what makes mine a little less boring is that I have conversations with my students everyday which sometimes surprise me because of the funny things they would share. Aside from that I try to make friends with a lot of people online whom I can share and learn life experiences at the same time. MyLot is one thing that cures me of my boredom during the weekdays. I get to write whatever thoughts I have in mind and respond to my friends discussion as well. Sometimes I would go shopping or have my hair done and sometimes I just play with my son.