Do to Keep From Getting Bored Out of
Your Skull at Work
Create a new challenge. I think this is by far the best thing on the list,
but you may differ. Many times we’re bored because we don’t have a challenge —
things are too easy or routine. So instead of waiting for someone to create a
challenge for you, do it yourself. How can you challenge yourself? Set a new
goal at work. Challenge yourself to produce more than ever. Explore new
projects. Set personal goals and pursue them. Whatever excites you.
Pursue your next job. If your job is so boring you don’t know what to do with
yourself, you may need to move on. But instead of quitting right away, start
lining up your next gig first. Look around for openings, call people, update
your resume and submit it to a few places, pick up a few applications, send out
some email feelers. Find something that will never get you bored, something
you’ll be passionate about.
List your life goals. What is it you want to accomplish in life? Not just
with work, but personally? If you’ve listed them before, it’s always good to
update them. Then choose one of those goals to achieve this year. Now think
about what you can do today to move closer to that goal, even if it’s just a
small thing. Gets the ball rolling? Do this every day — move yourself closer to
that goal.
Deciliter your workspace. If I’ve got nothing better to do, I’ll clear off
my desk (if there’s anything there), or start looking around critically at
everything in view and asking myself, “Does that really need to be there? How
can I simplify this?” Weird, I know, but I have an oddly uncluttered workspace.
Right now my desk is a table, my iMac, an nothing else. No files, no papers, no
office supplies, nothing. Everything is done on my computer, and I love it that
way. Nothing on my walls. You may not need anything as spartan as that, but
decluttering can be a lot of fun.
Educate yourself. On Guam, this is called “edumacation” — it’s not a
real word, but we like to play with English. Whatever you call it, you can
improve your knowledge online in any area — whether that be work-related or
not. Be your own college instructor. Wikipedia is a great place to start, but
if you’re going to have a specialized knowledge in anything, branch out from
there.
Improve your skills. Along the same lines: choose a skill that needs
sharpening, and challenge yourself to get better at it. Whether that’s computer
programming, writing, working with Adobe InDesign, or whatever. Perfect your
skills — you can use it to further your career, get a new job, or become
self-employed. Or just have the satisfaction of knowing you’re the best you can
be at that skill.
Play Sudoku. Perhaps not the most intellectual game of all time,
or the most exciting … but I still find it a lot of fun. I only played it a
little while and didn’t get addicted like other people I know, but I have to
admit it’s a fun way to pass the time.
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