How to deal with Monotony & Boredom at Work?

Of all the motivational problems that we face in the workplace, the worst one could easily be dealing with boredom. You might agree that sitting at your desk, watching the hands of the clock slowly tick towards the end of the day is among the worst feelings in the world. There could be a number of reasons leading to boredom at work. Perhaps you do not have that many responsibilities, or maybe things are slow at the moment and nothing much work is going around. It is also possible that you have been doing the same kind of work and it has started to become monotonous for you. But whatever the reason may be, the bottom line is that you are bored at work.

Dealing with monotony and boredom at work is important as it can lead to dissatisfaction at workplace and frustration. In addition to that, boring office work also leads to diminishing productivity. Do you have a boring job? Or do you simply bored of sitting at a desk for hours? Do not worry as we are here again to help you with your problems. Here are some tips that will help you deal with boredom and monotony at work.

#1. Listen To Music

Many would agree that listening to music helps in concentrating better and getting rid of all the work-related stress. Decreasing the level of stress in your body, music can also put you in a good mood instantly. The kind of music you listen to is a significant deciding factor for how your mood turns around. So, you make sure that you tune into funky songs instead of gloomy ones that can make you feel worse. Being in a good mood may also help you boost your productivity, as well as bestow upon you several other health benefits .

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#2. Learn Something New

If you are getting bored at work, then why not do something that is good for you? That way, you are not just getting paid for sitting idle at work, but you are making bucks while learning something that might help you make even more money in future. You can learn anything you want to. There are a number of things you can add to your skill set at thing point, from new software to a foreign language that you have wanted to learn for a long time. There are even some online courses  that give you a certification that you can add to your resume.

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#3. Make A Change

If you have been sitting at your work desk for too long, then take a walk or a standing break. There are several health effects that you might have to face if you stay in your seat so much. You can also make use of your time by making a few changes at your workstation. Perhaps you can decorate it a little bit with plants as they will not only give a refreshing touch to your surroundings but also help you increase your productivity .

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#4. Make Friends

What better way to kill boredom at work than making new friends? Workload or too much pressure of it may have kept you from getting social with your colleagues in the past, but this is your time to mingle a little. Take a break from the monotonous work and get to know a little about the people you work with and your common interests. Interacting with the coworkers may also help you understand the dynamics of the workplace. A little water cooler talk never hurt anyone.

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#5. Take Some Extra Responsibilities

If your work is monotonous and you have plenty of spare time in your hand, then perhaps getting a few responsibilities added to your JD or job description might help deal with boredom. You can take up the charge of mentoring a new employee in the organization or preparing a report now and then. This will not only help in keeping yourself from getting bored at work but also create a good rapport in front of the manager. If you continue to do this additional work, an appraisal or perhaps a promotion might be on its way.

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#6. Surf The Web

The first thing that will cross your mind when you can no longer deal with the boring office work is surfing the internet and suggest you do that. Forget to suggest; we even urge you to give in to the temptation and scroll through the pages of Facebook and YouTube. Several studies conducted by some of the most renowned institutions in the world have suggested that surfing the web at workplace not merely helps employees kill boredom, but also increase their productivity. It can be really difficult to stay focused at work continuously for 8 to 10 hours. Therefore, short breaks for catching up with friends of social media or laughing at amusing videos can keep the pressure of work at bay.

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#7. Go Through Your Past Work

Well, at this point, you might be looking to get away from the boring office work but delving into it can be a great option as well. We are not asking you to keep on doing what you do all the time, but get in touch with what you did in the past. This will help you understand how much you have improved recently and how much impactful your work actually is in the long term. Making use of your time this way will also help you grow in future. You may also utilize this time in figuring out different ways of doing your work. This is an opportunity to get creative so let your best ideas come to light.

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#8. Write A Blog

How about making some extra bucks through your free time? Believe it or not, it is possible and easier than you think. There is a reason that everybody has a blog these days. It is a good way of making money, and you do not have to invest too much into it. And, if you have great ideas and can engage readers through your work, you can turn into a prominent blogger in no time. Bloggers  these days make anything from a few hundred bucks to thousands of dollars every month. But remember, you are going to have to be patient since you can’t just go on making money from your first post.

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#9. Organize A Training Session

Well, this is not for everybody but in case you are in a position where you look over on a team, then a good way to shoot boredom can be organizing a training session for your subordinates. With these, you not only help your subordinates get better at the work they do but also get to know them a little. A formal-cum-casual training session solves many purposes if you ask us. The biggest one of them is you get to spend some time away from your desk and the work.

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#10. Get In Touch With An Old Friend

One friend might not be enough if you have loads of free time in your hand. If there is not much work going around, then why not write an email to old friends and catch up with their lives? Not only this email would surprise them, but will also help you make up for the times when you could not be there for them due to hectic work schedule and other commitments. You could also write to the family members who you haven’t talked to in a while. This will surely put a smile on their face.

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Well, these are not your only options. Here are some food items that can help you stay active and energetic at work .

Well, if you are getting bored at work despite having ample work on your plate, then perhaps you are not in the right profession . Try the aforementioned points, and if the feeling still persists, then we guess it is the time that you went out looking for the job that interests you.

What do you think about the article? Which idea did you like the best? Do you have any of your own ideas? Tell us through your comments below and do not forget to cast your vote in the intriguing poll that we have created for you below.

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