Boredom: What are some positive ways in dealing with it?

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TDWarrior

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Being a young christian, I often find myself bored. Back before I gave my life to Christ, it was easy to find something to get into (which was usually sinful) when I became bored. Now all I really do is work and go to church as I wait for the new semester to start.

Does anyone have any suggestions of positive activities I could take part in that would help eliminate boredom?
 
T_Laurich

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You could find a website of Christians... And ask them what to do... They could steer you in the right direction.
 
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TDWarrior

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If only there was a such thing as a "website of Christians". That would be super helpful!
 
T_Laurich

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So deep....
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TDWarrior

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Hahaha I forgot about that guy! I used to watch pimp my ride alll the time.
 
T_Laurich

T_Laurich

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this was so much better
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TDWarrior

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Never seen that one but I have watched counting cars if that counts (no pun intended ) hehe.
 
T_Laurich

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Counting cars is for nerds...
(It is personally to much work for me to watch).
 
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TDWarrior

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Nooo it's for car lovers... who perhaps may also be nerds.
 
T_Laurich

T_Laurich

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I would fall asleep counting cars....
 
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TDWarrior

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That's probably why I'm so bored. According to you I watch boring shoes.
 
T_Laurich

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You can go to JC pennies or PayLess shoes and buy some with them crazy lights :)
 
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TDWarrior

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You know what I was trying to say! Haha It's waaaay past my bedtime but I drunk too much coffee today. My mind isn't in the best state at the moment.
 
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wwjd_kilden

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- Go for a walk (or a jog if you are more fit than me :p )

- Paint / Draw / Write / Play an instrument

- Put on some music and dance

- Cook / Bake
 
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TDWarrior

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wwjd_kilden said:
- Go for a walk (or a jog if you are more fit than me :p )

- Paint / Draw / Write / Play an instrument

- Put on some music and dance

- Cook / Bake
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I do enjoy a good walk! I've also wanted to take up jogging. It seems so liberating. I also used to draw/paint a lot. I've stopped and always thought that I needed to start back up again. I wad pretty good at it and I don't want "adulthood" to rob me of that childhood talent as well.

Thank you for the suggestion! I'm definitely going to use them!
 
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JeniBean

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Read a book to yourself or a child/ adult at the hospital or retirement home.

Cook for someone at your church whom you know could use it.

VOLUNTEER!!!

Plant a garden or tree!

Help an elderly person or single mother with a chore or anything they may need help with.

Pick up a new hobby...like car restoration!

Clean a beach, a road way any where trash is thrown!

Look at the stars and name them!

TEACH someone something you are good at.
 
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Go do something! Go for a walk, pick up a new instrument, grab a book (if you read), cook, bake, sign up for meetup.com (my friend, he moved from NY to a different state and had a hard time making friends. So he signed up for meetup.com. It's a website that does groups that match your interests, and you meet up with a group of people somewhere and just do whatever. He made lots of friendships that way), go on an endless drive, hike, kayak, canoe, paint, draw.

Do something you enjoy.
 
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didymos

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TDWarrior said:
Being a young christian, I often find myself bored. Back before I gave my life to Christ, it was easy to find something to get into (which was usually sinful) when I became bored. Now all I really do is work and go to church as I wait for the new semester to start.

Does anyone have any suggestions of positive activities I could take part in that would help eliminate boredom?
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jsr1221

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Reading the Bible always passes by time.
 
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pwrnJC

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Are you serious? BOREDOM? no way...knowing JESUS, getting involved in spiritual things, having a relationship with GOD is anything but boring...unless you are attending one of those Frozen/chosen churches down on the corner. When I was a teenager, I was highly involved with being in a youth team, leading BIBLE studies, not because I knew a lot, but I was always seeking a lot. I would suggest doing things for others, like a food drive, or a clothing drop, or having a song service, or helping at a local nursing home or charity or soup kitchen. I now manage a homeless shelter..and I am anything but bored...the holy spirit infilling you and using you to help others is a very rewarding lifestyle. I will pray for you to seek direction of where GOD would have you serve others and not focus on your boredom.
 
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