Beating boredom

Electronic gadgets have become so popular that almost every other person is seen carrying one and spending most of their free time playing with it.

But the excitement associated with owning a gadget has started turning into boredom as no one shall continue to do the same thing again and again. How long will you go on playing games or watching videos on a phone?

I feel that people should start exploring the unending possibilities associated with gadgets like smartphones and Tabs, which certainly go beyond playing games or watching television shows.

One can do many things to get rid of boredom. Try to learn something new that you have never tried before. Listen to music that you like, read books and magazines or invite a friend for a chat.

You can create a new challenge for yourselves. Improve your skills. Figure out what you really want to do and do it. Make a list of things that you wish to achieve and see what else you can find to do now.

Your imagination is a powerful tool in the fight against boredom. Think and write an interesting story. You can even share your feelings or write an account of that day in a diary or online journal, known as blog. Create an interest for the things in your surroundings.

If you do not own a gadget, then simply go out for a refreshing walk or just take a nap.

 (Published in The Gulf Today on June 7, 2014)