It happens
more often to those who are older and questioning their level of success as they are wondering if they fulfilled
their life’s work, but in truth, this question can come up at any age. I have come to that realization
frequently when I stand in the check out line or ask service people questions. They are often disconnected with their
job, they have very little knowledge about the product they are representing
and it is obvious to see that they are not challenged or maybe it is that they
are completely bored with what they are doing. In either case, people who are living within those
perimeters lack enthusiasm or commitment toward excellence. This point is further made obvious by
their physical appearance or lack thereof. Their body language is sluggish; they are frequently very
overweight and therefore slow to maneuver their body. Their minds tend to take a back seat and their response is
too often negative as they fail to interact properly with others. Their life is going through a crisis
and their personal identity is buried in conflict both internal and external events.
Knowing what
you want and how to get it is vital for one’s survival. Having the ability to make sound
decisions and plan your life path will benefit your movement, both mental and
physical. More awareness of who
you are and where you are placing your thoughts will definitely impact your
growth and development both in your personal life and your professional
career.
Feeling bored
is one of the most common complaints that people express. Even children say they are bored
because they don’t know how to slow down and relax. Sometimes people say they are bored but in truth they are
lonely and feeling uncomfortable with spending time with themselves. They need to be constantly busy but
when that happens they say that they are tired. Maybe a better word that needs to be defined is distraction
and pre-occupied. We like to be
occupied to stop our mind from dwelling on the one thing that needs to be
accomplished. If we can keep busy,
maybe we will not have to dig deep and deal with our real meaning and purpose
for being here in the first place.
Looking for a scapegoat, a way to take your mind off of what is needed
right now, may satisfy you in the short term but it certainly will not be able
to address your real unfulfilled needs or craving.
For
example, if you are
craving love and companionship and that need is not being addressed, you may
confuse that issue with feeling lonely or even rejection, which in turn can
lead to even more pain and discomfort. The correct answer and solution is face your issues or
needs, decide how you want to feel and experience life and then do something to
change that state. In the example
of craving a relationship, maybe you need to join a club, become active,
participate and volunteer in different projects or activities so as to meet
people. Branch out and do something
that you haven’t done before that is stimulating and challenging. It is proven that when we do things
that are interesting or fun, our entire physiology changes and we become more
interesting ourselves.
Boredom comes
from feeling unfulfilled. Remember
life is all about choices. Maybe
it is time to get out of your comfort zone, take a small risk or chance and
even challenge yourself. Talk to
someone you haven’t spoken to before, go alone to a social and introduce
yourself to at least 5 people you haven’t known before. If your job is unfulfilling, look for
different work or ask to get involved in a study or research that would benefit
your company. That is certainly a
way to shift your energy and get noticed at the same time. In short, find something to stimulate
and/or entertain you. As you break
out of your mold you just might find a new and exciting life that will alter
your habit patterns and add imagination to your life.
Joan Marie
Ambrose
Author,
Creative Writer, Motivational Speaker
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