Dealing with boredom isn’t the worst thing in the world, but it can be uncomfortable.
A psych shares how to happily sit with boredom.
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Now, though, more people are reporting being short-tempered or justbored.
While one persons specific 2020 reality may look radically different from anothers, it all still mostly sucks.
The pandemic and resulting quarantine has emphasized our reliance on the external rather than the internal world.
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People often feel tremendously bored when they are not engaged with or entertained by something external.
People often feel tremendously bored when they are not engaged with or entertained by something external.
Below, Dr. Manly shares four.
You might find yourself breathing slowly and saying, I feel calm right now.
My heartbeat is slow and rhythmic.
My anxiety has ebbed away,' Dr. Manly says.
Show gratitude and appreciation for this moment
You might say, My body feels heavy and relaxed.
My mind wants to chatter, but its slowly letting go.
My spirit feels light and free.
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I feel very peaceful,' Dr. Manly says.
If you do this successfully, youll have allowed yourself to acclimate your entire being to a slower pace.
And if questioning thoughts or mental chatterdostart up?
Just allow yourself to let go of the thoughts with nonjudgmental objectivity, says Dr. Manly.
If you want to go further, it’s possible for you to try a guided meditation online.
So work to appreciate and even enjoy the space.
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