Sometimes we have nothing particular to do or are not interested in whats going on around us. We are not stimulated nor motivated to become stimulated.

This is boredom (i.e., the state of being bored). Time passes slowly and is tedious. External factors can often create the opportunity for boredom but it’s presence always requires personal acceptance.

That is regardless of circumstances there is always an opportunity to choose not to be bored. Some argue entering a state of pervasive lack of interest (boredom) is not always a concious choice. I disagree.

Taking Control

Undoubtly circumstances can lead you to boredom. Mostly this process is unconcious, that is you don’t plan to be lacadasical nor do you actively work at being bored.

After all boredom is not a pleasant state so there is little motivation for one to go there. Perhaps you are sick, exhausted or recovering from so trauma.

Perhaps circumstantially you do not have the energy to focus or be interested in your surroundings. Your motivation for physical activity or deep thinking is low. in thiscase, going with the flow could well be boring.

Prehaps you are forced to be somewhere with little option for stimulating behaviour (e.g., a store clerk with no customers).

In these situations allowing boredom to set in is still a choice although probably the default choice. Break out. Take control, and exercise your ownership of your life.

Consider the options, there is always something feasible to do even if it is just writing a novel in your head. Boredom is a choice, decide not to select that option.