What do you do on boring days?

[SayWhat]

Hi

Where I live it's raining outside and it seems like it will be for the rest of the day. I'm bored out of my mind.

I hate being in front of my laptop the whole day just because I can't do anything else. There is nothing I can do at home, nothing that needs fixing, cleaning up,... All I can do is listen to some music, clean up my library, watch a show in between. I've stopped reading self-help books or other books to improve myself as I just read too much and they're all say the same.

So I'm just doing stuff to fill the time and this is what I hate, it's nothing productive. I want to ask my friends to go to some bar and have a drink but I know they'll say no because they're not used to this.

So I think it looks clear, what can I do to make myself productive at home on days like these?

 

[TheMonkeyKing]

Fill you life up with different activities and you won't be bored anymore. I use quiet days just to rest nowadays which probably amounts to a couple of days per week because my work and pass times are very mentally and physically demanding.

If you find yourself getting bored and your mates are unreliable, it's time to change something up. I find a balance of solo and group activities ideal.

You do have to force yourself into different situations initially, but t he more you do, the easier it becomes. And if something isn't rewarding you like it once did (e.g. drinking, which is true for me) cut down or eliminate completely.

 

[amazingswayze]

Always focus on your fitness, make a to-do list, shopping list, shave, manscape, read a book, play a game, learn a new skill, and for god sakes, go outside.

The weather isn't stopping you.

 

[skinnyguy]

Learn a language

Do leg workouts off YouTube they are good

Home improvement stuff

Get a gf

 

[ubercat]

You're not so wicked you won't melt in the rain. Load up your phone with audio books and get out there for a long walk. Enjoying some overnight hiking group too hard on yourself up princess.

 

[Wilko]

I'm gonna be a bit different and say don't do anything (this time). Lean into it. The Stoics have plenty to say about the virtues of solitude and stillness.

 

[logicallefty]

I work multiple jobs and its not uncommon for me to go 3 full weeks without a full day off. When i do get one i have no problem spending the day and evening playing with the dog, grilling steaks, drinking some beer, and sitting by a fire in the back yard. in these times more than ever before we have got to take time to give our minds and bodies rest at some point.

 

[ChristopherColumbus]

Swimming.

 

[Filter]

You can always get a drink at a bar by yourself. Usually I meet at least one woman at a bar if I go by myself, provided I go to the types of bars that women will actually be at and during the appropriate hours.

I'm not above playing some video games to relax. I prefer to read if I'm really stuck inside and don't have to lift or train that particular day, but sometimes I'll chill out with video games. This isn't rocket science, man. Personally I think you should live your life to the point where there is limited boredom.. whoever mentioned solitude and stillness and the stoics is onto something, but at the same time I feel as if my free time is very limited. If I have the opportunity to relax, play video games, watch a movie, etc., I'll take it and be thankful for it.

 

[BetterCallSaul]

You know you've filled up your life with activities, family or friends enough whenever days like that never seem to come around often enough, and when they do, it's amazing to just sit there, soaking up the whole ambiance of it. Not having a schedule to stick to, no tasks that need to be done, nothing and no one relying on you.

That's where I'm at in my life and will likely be that way for another 10 years or so. Kids tend to do that but there's other stuff going on too that adds to it. I've almost forgotten what it feels like to be in your shoes.

 

[SmooveMooves]

Learn a skill. I taught myself to play piano.

 

[wifehunter]

Learn a skill. I taught myself to play piano.

I was just going to suggest piano. Also, learn music. It's rewarding to write music that you like.

 

[Desdinova]

I honestly can't remember the last time I was bored. I always have something I could be doing. If I didn't have a full time job, I would be able to do all my hobbies full time.

 

[ubercat]

Why not do both. Find some YouTube videos on basic Muay Thai. Buy yourself some chick dumbbells those lightweight padded ones. Or you could use ankle and wrist weights if you want to be fancy. Do shadow boxing with the weights in front of a good action movie. Combines cardio and toning. I do this all the time. That with my sports and exercise bike is my cardio

 

[Dust 2 Dust]

You can go out in the rain. It's only water, it's not going to kill you. I went for a walk in the rain this evening.

 

[Serenity]

@SayWhat Why the compulsion to be productive?

 

[ubercat]

As usual I'm on both sides of the argument. Everyone has days when they need to rest their mind and / or body. My best mate who is one of the most worldly productive guys I know sometimes just spends his weekend sleeping. So basically you should have activities and hobbies that you're into so you have options however you're the boss you don't have to be active all the time.

BTW the self Improvement should be for you so that you are enjoying a well rounded life. Socrates- the unexamined life is not worth living. I've personally proven and continue to do so that you can pull girls with any number of cheap tricks.

However eventually you invite the girl into your world. Your world should be a rich interesting place because you're a great guy. Somewhere where you both could be happy.