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Types of Boredom

Apathetic
Apathetic

Not all boredom is the same, according to a new study. A team of researchers from Canada, the United States and Europe have identified a type of boredom, called apathetic boredom, that involves the unpleasant feelings of learned helplessness and bears similarities to depression.

ARMAGEDDON (1998)
ARMAGEDDON (1998)

Armageddon was released on July 1, 1998 in 3,127 theaters in the United States and Canada. It ranked first at the box office with an opening weekend gross of $36 million. It grossed $201.6 million in the United States and Canada and $352.1 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $553.7 million.

Calibrating
Calibrating

Calibrating People with calibrating boredom find that their thoughts wander and they want do something that differs from what they’re currently doing. But they’re not exactly sure what or how they might go about it.

Do Your Laundry
Do Your Laundry

The next time you get bored, grab them and tone your arms. Organize something. Don’t tackle a huge organizational project like your closet. Instead, choose something small and manageable—your underwear drawer, organize your pantry or that overcrowded bookshelf—so you won’t be intimidated. Get rid of things. Do your laundry.

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Go on a Walk
Go on a Walk

Walk in a new place. Sometimes a change of environment is great inspiration. Walk on a busy street that has lots of stores so you can window shop, or stroll in the park or a mall so you can people watch while you exercise. Borrow someone's dog and take him for a walk. You'll appreciate the company and he'll appreciate the fresh air.

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Indifferent
Indifferent

The first type, indifferent boredom, was defined as a low state of arousal and slightly positive emotions, on balance. The indifferently bored feel relaxed and fatigued-but-cheerful. They are generally indifferent to the world and want to withdraw.

Organize Something
Organize Something

Organize something. Don’t tackle a huge organizational project like your closet. Instead, choose something small and manageable—your underwear drawer, organize your pantry or that overcrowded bookshelf—so you won’t be intimidated.

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Reactant
Reactant

The researchers found that people experiencing apathetic boredom reported few positive emotions, but also few negative emotions, unlike reactant boredom. That's not to say the participants enjoyed being apathetically bored — in fact, it was a far more unpleasant experience than calibrating, searching, or indifferent boredom.

Searching
Searching

Searching boredom, the third type, is marked by much more active looking for something to do. People experiencing searching boredom are more emotionally aroused and feel more negative than the first two types.

Speaking of the gym, go!
Speaking of the gym, go!

You should change your exercise routine every few weeks to avoid boredom and plateaus. Here are 10 exercise alternatives to increase your desire to work out.

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