Are You Bored At Work?
Are you bored at work? I occasionally think boredom is worse than hating a job; at least that engages some emotions. Being bored is energy sapping and you lose creativity, your essential spark.
So I am going to encourage you to do a bit of daydreaming. Try and dream up your next role. Just don’t do it in front of the boss…
Try A Form of Visualising
No, I’m not advocating cast your thoughts into the universe and it will provide (that’s so not me). I am saying allow yourself to dream a bit, especially now as you have a job that clearly isn’t making full use of your talents. I’m suggesting that you try a bit of visualising your future.
A visualisation is thinking in pictures instead of words; to see ‘in your mind’s eye’. Combined with relaxation it can help you access parts of the brain you don’t usually use so can be really useful when you are trying to think differently, explore a problem, or simply relax and let the stresses of the day melt away.
You are always in control. If thoughts come into your mind that make you sad or unhappy just let them go and focus on something positive. This is meant to be a good experience for you to help you begin to think differently. We want to access some thoughts that are maybe hidden from you in daily life, or that you don’t normally have time to think about.
How To Start
Find a comfortable place to lie or sit down. Make sure you are well supported either in your chair or on the floor. Use a cushion if necessary. Don’t worry about any noises, (yours or external ones). The aim is to go into your own space. Move your position if you need to and don’t do anything that doesn’t feel right for you.
Once you have read this a few times try it with your eyes closed. This slows the brain waves and removes all visual distractions. Give your body a silent instruction to RELAX.
Notice your breathing. Just being aware of how we are breathing can change it. If you have any breathing problems then just breathe in a way that is comfortable for you. It is important not to feel stressed in any way. Notice the timing and depth of your breathing.
On the next convenient out breathe breath out a bit extra, perhaps 3 counts longer than normal. This will cause you to breathe in more deeply and naturally enhance your breathing. You don’t want to hyperventilate. Breathe normally for a couple of breaths, noticing how you are breathing. RELAX.
Relax any tension that has accumulated in your shoulders. Let that feeling of relaxation flow down your arms into your fingertips. Feel it flowing along your trunk and into your legs making you feel relaxed and alert. RELAX.
Stop Being Bored At Work
On the next out breath imagine all your old preconceived notions of how things are done flowing out of you, leaving you pure and unlimited in your thoughts. As you breathe out all the old notions are disappearing with your breath, dissolving into the atmosphere. You feel relaxed and open.
As you breathe in imagine that you are now open to all new vibrant, colourful thoughts and imaginings. In your mind’s eye see the breath travelling through your body, taking warmth and colour with it. You are filling up with a beautiful colour and energy that is filling you with inspiration and creativity. With each breathe you take in imagine it adding to your creativity and intuition. You will have a beautiful fund of energy to draw on, in your hands, arms, trunk, legs and feet. You are full of a natural and positive radiance. RELAX.
Imagine Your Best Day Ever At Work
In this frame of mind allow yourself to imagine that you have just had the best ever day of your working life.
What have you been doing?
Who have you been doing it with?
Where have you been doing it?
Don’t censor yourself. Even if it seems totally impossible right now, note those thoughts. You’re getting valuable information from your subconscious. Listen attentively. You won’t be bored at work for long if you follow your dreams.
Bring your attention back to your breathing again. Notice how you are breathing. On the next appropriate out breath breathe out a little extra, causing your breathing to deepen naturally. Breathe ‘normally’ for three breaths.
Notice how relaxed yet full of energy your body feels. If you can, with eyes still closed, gently shrug your shoulders, rotate them and let them relax. Feel your feet on the floor. If you can, wiggle your toes within your shoes, feel the energy moving on up your legs, into your body and down your arms.
Wiggle your fingers. You are now feeling alert and full of creative energy. In your own time, open your eyes and fix on something within the room/space for a few seconds. Slowly stand and stretch if you wish and bring yourself fully back into the present.
Note down any thoughts that have come to you.
Then make your first plan to stop being bored at work.
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Posted on August 2nd, 2024 by Jane
