by Sophiya S.
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January 7, 2007

How to kill time

September 16, 2007 09:38 AM EDT
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Boredom is truly horrible. There's alway ssomething to do, no matter how bored you may feel. I fidn it hard to comprehend the concept of boredom, even though at times I find myself doing nothing. It's truly a waste of an undervalued  resource (time). Excess  inactivity leads to neurosis. It's not healthy for the mind. I try to avoid boredom as much as possible. There is always a way to keep busy and most significantly be productive. What are your ways of killing time or should I say makign better use of it? Sometimes it's relaly nto so much about wasting the time, or watching it fly, but rather makign productive use of it
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Comments: 84

I'm not really good at this, but I'd like to see what other people do.
Sometimes making lists helps or a goal and the steps to get there.
I often throw my arms up in the air and give up and go gather!
Shruthi P. Sep 16, 2007, 9:59am EDT
I read... I write... I check out stuff on Gather... I write... I read...

until I find a job this is definitely my routine... [:D]
I've been depressed, down, 'off' and other things but I've never been bored.
Peter Joseph Swanson Sep 16, 2007, 10:14am EDT
A novelist is never bored - there's always characters talking up in my head - ha ha.

And now I have Gather so I don't get anything done!

I think I'm bored when I sleep. My nighttime dreams are stupid.
Christle G. Sep 16, 2007, 10:17am EDT
I keep super-busy most of the time. I have a full-time job, which takes up a large chunk of hours. I have alot of hobbies, so I fill what time I have with things I like when I can. I read some every day, no matter what. I do scrapbooking. I cross-stitch. I write poetry and stories. I watch a little television. I listen to music when I drive or clean, otherwise I would never have time to. I can't stand being bored, so I make sure I never am. I refuse to let boredom win!

Christle
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Karolyn Q. Sep 16, 2007, 10:20am EDT
Bored does not exist in my life :)

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J. G. Weddle Sep 16, 2007, 10:21am EDT
I try tp write and promote books.
Spencer T. Sep 16, 2007, 10:35am EDT
Boredom is a condition which I am not familiar. Coupled with ideas aleady germating in my mnd and those things I enjoy doing there is no room for boredom. Besides writing, gardening, cooking, fishing or just wallowing in the gifts of nature I am always full.
Peter G. Sep 16, 2007, 10:39am EDT
I write and write and write.
Sandi K. Sep 16, 2007, 10:49am EDT
If I'm not thinking up some story, or writing down my thoughts, or watching something exciting on TV, I sleep.
Sandi K. Sep 16, 2007, 10:50am EDT
OH, and I either think of ways to redecorate my house, or change things around so it feels like I did. I sew a lot.
Denise B. Sep 16, 2007, 10:50am EDT
I have 2 kids and I like to read, bordom does not enter my life
James B. Sep 16, 2007, 11:14am EDT
I log onto here when I am bored at work.
April H. Sep 16, 2007, 11:37am EDT
I read & write and make crafts or paint or draw or write in my journal.
Jaime R. Sep 16, 2007, 11:39am EDT
Read, Write, watch TV or movie, Call friends/family, Clean, organize, Make crafts, search or jobs, surf the internet, go on Gather, listen to music, run errands ...
Angela P. Sep 16, 2007, 12:00pm EDT
There's plenty of stuff to do! And you're right about time, if poorly managed, you
regret not having enogh of it.
Vivian P. Sep 16, 2007, 12:08pm EDT
I have ways of amusing myself, many ways ! I take a walk, play with the dogs, visit on Gather, read, sing ( on not well), dance ( not well either but its fun), or I pick on the old man.My fav Im my grandkids but darn they are back in school
Dave Neukirch Sep 16, 2007, 12:11pm EDT
I am too busy most of the time to get bored.
Daryl Lamkey Sep 16, 2007, 12:28pm EDT
If you kill time, does that damage eternity?
Skip Bleecker Sep 16, 2007, 1:51pm EDT
I find I have no problem find something to do with my time. I have always known how to entertain myself, watching a movie, reading a book, playing on the computer, Etc. Some people seem to have a hard time with free time though. My son has never learned to entertain himself very well.

Maybe it was too many video games as a kid, I don't know. When he was living at home the last few years he wanted to be entertained all the time, he need other people around for him to enjoy his time.

I can spend weeks at a time reading or on the computer, without anyone around. Myabe I would make a good hermit?
JoAnne D. Sep 16, 2007, 2:05pm EDT
Since I have been involved with Gather I get less bored. That's a good thing.
CyberGwen ! Sep 16, 2007, 2:27pm EDT
I am never bored. There is always something to do whether it is fun or just something that needs to be done.

I do get antsy sometimes though, so I go for a walk or bike ride.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Sep 16, 2007, 3:05pm EDT
I am with Gwen on this one...I am never bored....way to busy to ever be.

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Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Sep 16, 2007, 3:36pm EDT
I can be busy doing something. But still be bored out of my mind. When something I am doing is the same old thing..like washing, drying ,folding and putting laundry...I get bored.
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:24pm EDT
I tend to do the same Faith, hehe
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:25pm EDT
Shruthi, that's wonderful! Definitely, seems like my idea of spending time
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:27pm EDT
Peter, that's so very true!
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:28pm EDT
being bored is never good. glad you're coping, Lloyd. best wishes!
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:29pm EDT
great idea James
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:31pm EDT
Joanne, I agree
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:31pm EDT
Biggeorge, you are a perv. lol, no I'm only kidding. I hope you are too , hehe
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:32pm EDT
hobbies help make time fly
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:33pm EDT
there is no time to be bored
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:33pm EDT
wonderful answer
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:35pm EDT
great to hear that
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:35pm EDT
great to hear that
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:35pm EDT
thanks
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:37pm EDT
wonderful tips
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:37pm EDT
great ideas
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:37pm EDT
thanks so much
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:39pm EDT
thanks
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:40pm EDT
writing is a great way to spend your time. writing is almost like breathing to me.
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:40pm EDT
thanks
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:41pm EDT
thanks
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:42pm EDT
thanks
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:42pm EDT
thanks
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:42pm EDT
thanks
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:44pm EDT
Skip, I totally agree with you. I'm the very same way
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 6:44pm EDT
thanks
andrew c. Sep 16, 2007, 7:28pm EDT
if i am in a repetitive job and get bored i sing to myself and it keeps the boredom away
Linda DeMerle Sep 16, 2007, 8:45pm EDT
Read, write, paint!
Jo C. Sep 16, 2007, 8:45pm EDT
I can truly say I am rarely bored. I actually have to make time for down time....and I do. A hot bath awaits!
Mike Firesmith Sep 16, 2007, 9:12pm EDT
Gather! It's filler material for your day1
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 10:39pm EDT
great
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 10:40pm EDT
creating art is the best way to spend your time
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 10:42pm EDT
thanks
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 10:42pm EDT
great tips
Leslie "Missy" T. Sep 16, 2007, 10:44pm EDT
I go outside and sit on the porch and read. Sometimes I go to the computer. I like to try to write sometimes. It depends on what is sounding good.
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 10:44pm EDT
thanks
Sophiya S. Sep 16, 2007, 10:45pm EDT
great
denise e Sep 16, 2007, 11:55pm EDT
To kill boredom, i watch tv or spend time on the computer.
Sandra T. Sep 17, 2007, 12:07am EDT
I Gather! Especially at times like this when my back hurts! I also like to crochet and read.
Heidianna "Coriander" T. Sep 17, 2007, 2:08am EDT
I knit or crochet while watching tv, I multitask on the computer, I am reading several books at the same time... And at the end of the day, I wonder what I actually did! :)
Carol Lloyd Sep 17, 2007, 6:21am EDT
AS LONG AS YOU BREATH YOU CANT KILL TIME.
Sophiya S. Sep 17, 2007, 8:17am EDT
Cori, you have no problem keeping busy. That's great
Sophiya S. Sep 17, 2007, 8:21am EDT
sorry Carol, I didn't mean to offend
Sophiya S. Sep 17, 2007, 8:26am EDT
very true
Sophiya S. Sep 17, 2007, 8:26am EDT
thanks
Terry S. Sep 17, 2007, 3:43pm EDT
lets see, I fix the house, do laundry, mow the lawn, maybe watch tv in the evening, build small boats, work, do hubby stuff and dad stuff and then try to Gather.Oh did I mention I like to fish?
Sophiya S. Sep 17, 2007, 6:38pm EDT
wonderful
J. P. Sep 18, 2007, 2:56am EDT
Surfing the internet (Gather included), go shopping around, watch dvd/tv, read magazine/book, etc.
Sophiya S. Sep 18, 2007, 3:25pm EDT
i do the same =)
Sandra L. Sep 19, 2007, 9:34pm EDT
Work, Gather, do surveys, earn points on Winster, watch a little tv, knit, read, do housework, visit with my family I can always find something to do. I can't really remember the last time I was bored.
Sophiya S. Sep 19, 2007, 9:48pm EDT
wonderful
Syed The Shah Sep 22, 2007, 10:23pm EDT
Long Drive or going out with friends.
Missy Cline Sep 23, 2007, 9:04am EDT
gather, read, write, sleep, play games on the computer, tease the cat....
Sophiya S. Sep 24, 2007, 11:23pm EDT
kool
Sophiya S. Sep 24, 2007, 11:30pm EDT
interesting
Tami C. Sep 25, 2007, 4:24pm EDT
I knit or read. :)
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Sep 26, 2007, 3:46pm EDT
writing,painting,reading,watching,playing,shopping and all the ings...

:)
Sophiya S. Sep 26, 2007, 4:57pm EDT
wonderful
Sophiya S. Sep 26, 2007, 5:09pm EDT
i've always wanted to learn to knit
Parker S. Dec 30, 2008, 3:59pm EST
Thanks for sharing

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