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July is National Anti-Boredom Month! The summer months are great for not only spending time outdoors, but a perfect time to plan activities for the whole family. In this edition of Positive Pulse, you will find ways to celebrate Anti-Boredom month, facts about boredom, a wellness word search and more!

1. Take up a new hobby - Try cooking, baking, reading, learning a new language, painting, or even eating new things. Not only will your boredom be cured, but you will also discover new interests.

2. Volunteer your time - Give your time to a cause that is close to your heart. List down things that are important to you on a personal level, and see if there are related organizations that require volunteering services. This will help you to meet new people, too.

3. Go for a walk - Many times, the reason for our boredom is the lack of change in our environment. You can choose to go down a familiar route or explore new corners of your city.

4. Read a book - Find a book that interests you and get lost in it. Take your book outside and find a relaxing spot in nature to immerse yourself in while you read!

1. Brain damage linked to boredom -Studies have shown that people who have suffered from traumatic brain injuries are more likely to suffer from boredom than people who haven’t had traumatic brain injuries.

2. Boredom can be mentally draining - People have reported feeling agitated and mentally tired during and after bouts of boredom.

3. Hardship can induce boredom -Boredom can also be caused by difficult tasks as they can be considered tedious, repetitive, and hard to complete.

4. Good for mental health - Due to an overload of stressful stimulants, it is good to feel bored now and then to give your brain some space to feel relaxed.

5. Boredom breeds creativity - Boredom allows for our minds to wander to new places, and studies have shown that this wandering leads to creative patterns and activities.

   
   

Mindfulness is a great way to combat boredom and allow yourself to be present in the moment. If this technique is new to you, consider watching a documentary on mindfulness to inspire you!

Available on Netflix:

• Headspace: Unwind Your Mind
• Headspace: Guide to Meditation
• The Mind, Explained

Available on Prime Video:

• My Year of Living Mindfully
• Free the Mind
• The Mindfulness Movement

Available on YouTube:

• Room to Breathe
• Walk with Me
• Mantra: Sounds into Silence

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