{"id":5052,"date":"2023-03-31T11:00:03","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T16:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/?p=5052"},"modified":"2023-09-20T15:08:05","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T20:08:05","slug":"bored-at-work-12-ways-to-find-joy-stimulation-and-purpose-in-your-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/bored-at-work-12-ways-to-find-joy-stimulation-and-purpose-in-your-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Bored at Work? 12 Ways to Find Joy, Stimulation, and Purpose in Your Job"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>None of us can be 100% stimulated all the time at work. If you\u2019re not hyper-engaged with every single little task, that\u2019s normal \u2014 even healthy. But if you\u2019re noticing that it\u2019s more of a constant state of boredom, this is a sign there\u2019s a larger problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/can-you-die-of-boredom#fighting-boredom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chronic boredom<\/a> is linked to increased anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviors, and poor health. And unfortunately, being bored at work is widespread enough that there\u2019s now a hot new buzzword for it: \u201cboreout,\u201d a conflation of \u201cbored\u201d and \u201cburnout.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is, if you\u2019re finding yourself bored at work most of the time, this can actually be a useful indicator that a change needs to be made. Read on to learn how to identify what may be wrong, and what to do to start feeling excited, challenged, and stimulated at work again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You\u2019re Bored at Work &#8211; Identifying the Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel like being bored at work has become a bigger issue, it\u2019s important to understand why it\u2019s happening in the first place. Ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are your tasks too repetitive?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you not have enough to do?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you not being challenged enough?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are your particular strengths not being utilized enough?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you not connect to the purpose behind your work anymore?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you answered &#8220;yes&#8221; to any of these questions, you\u2019ve begun to narrow down specifically what the problem is with your situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put on your detective hat, peruse the following list of changes you could make, and match the ones that you think would make the biggest difference for you when it comes to reducing boredom, caring more, and feeling excited and stimulated about your work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do If You\u2019re Bored At Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Ask Your Supervisor For More (Or Different) Responsibilities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Some folks fantasize about a work situation where they can just lie around and do practically nothing. But for people who actually work these \u201cbullsh*t jobs\u201d (it\u2019s a real thing! Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/transcripts\/642706138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Hidden Brain<\/em> episode<\/a>), they end up feeling miserable, bored, and useless. Psychologically, people like to feel like they have purpose, and when they\u2019re productive, they feel better about themselves and are generally happier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have enough work or aren\u2019t being challenged enough, ask your supervisor for more \u2014 or potentially different \u2014 responsibilities. Is there a project you heard about that you think you could be an asset on? Maybe you\u2019d just like to learn about another area of the business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, it\u2019s very likely your boss will be impressed by the initiative, and not only will your state of mind benefit, your career could too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Figure Out a Way to See the Impact or Meaning of Your Work<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been losing sight of the meaningfulness of the work you\u2019re doing, it might be time to find a way to tap back into that. Maybe you\u2019re a school guidance counselor and you\u2019ve become mired in the everyday tedium of your job. Do some digging. Check to see where your former charges ended up. Recognizing what a difference your day-to-day work makes in someone\u2019s life could be hugely motivating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if your job purpose isn\u2019t as lofty as setting someone on a path to greatness, there are still ways to see what a difference you\u2019re making. If your design work ended up helping your company sell millions of paper towels, that\u2019s huge! People need those! If you\u2019re a hairdresser,  remind yourself that you got into the industry to connect with people and make them feel good about themselves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone is making a difference in their own way \u2014 make sure to recognize your own impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Be Strategic About When You Schedule \u201cBoring\u201d Tasks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Less demanding work can actually be a welcome relief! Start to notice when your mind is the sharpest (Hint: for most people, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/90279079\/turns-out-that-morning-people-really-are-more-productive-than-night-owls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">it\u2019s the morning<\/a>). Schedule your more cognitively-demanding and interesting work for those times your brain is able to function at a higher level. Save the more \u201cboring,\u201d rote tasks for the time when your brain needs a break. You might actually feel grateful for the mini-breaks those boring tasks give you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Redesign Your Workspace<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bored-at-work-redesign.jpg\" alt=\"Someone bored at work redesigning their workspace\" class=\"wp-image-5063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bored-at-work-redesign.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bored-at-work-redesign-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a fresh and organized space can motivate you, minimize feelings of overwhelm, and generally increase positive sentiments about your job. Whether you work from home or go to the office, make sure your space lends itself to both productivity and cheerfulness. Add a friendly plant to your desk. Invest in an organizer that keeps everything in its place. Hang a motivational quote from your favorite historical figure. Anything you think will raise your spirits and keep you focused!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Gamify Your Work<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>More and more, people are using \u201cgamification\u201d \u2014 adding game elements to a task or process not usually associated with a game \u2014 to motivate themselves to get things done. We\u2019re seeing gamification with budgeting, education, even Starbucks purchases \u2014 so there\u2019s absolutely no reason you can\u2019t gamify your work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set goals and reward yourself for small wins along the way. For example, you might challenge yourself to finish your upcoming quarterly report within 2 hours. If you accomplish your goal (making sure not to cut corners or lose sight of detailed work), you get to eat your absolute favorite chocolate bar!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get as deep as you want with this stuff. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/growing-a-business\/gamify-your-life-and-become-massively-successful\/329405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this article<\/a> to explore the ins and outs of gamification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Get More Sleep<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bored-at-Work-Sleeping.jpg\" alt=\"woman asleep at desk\" class=\"wp-image-5066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bored-at-Work-Sleeping.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bored-at-Work-Sleeping-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor or inadequate sleep can severely affect your concentration levels. This can lead to that feeling of being bored at work simply because you have limited focus. Make sure you\u2019re getting at least 7 hours of sleep at night for optimum concentration and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Learn Something New<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest reasons for boredom at work is staying static. If you\u2019re not growing and learning, what\u2019s the point? Think about a new piece of technology you\u2019d be interested in diving into \u2014 or perhaps it\u2019s a teaching methodology that would have you approaching your work in a whole new way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning new tech, new skills, new ways of doing things \u2014 these things will keep you interested and also set you up for further success in your field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Make Sure You\u2019re Taking Breaks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bored-at-Work-Break.jpg\" alt=\"woman meditating in front of laptop\" class=\"wp-image-5065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bored-at-Work-Break.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bored-at-Work-Break-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Research has found that not only are breaks <a href=\"https:\/\/thewellbeingthesis.org.uk\/foundations-for-success\/importance-of-taking-breaks-and-having-other-interests\/#:~:text=However%2C%20research%20has%20found%20that,you%20can%20boost%20your%20performance.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">good for your mental wellness<\/a>, they actually improve your productivity! While it may seem counterintuitive to solve a \u201cbored at work\u201d issue by taking downtime, a break can actually reset your mood and increase your energy. Consider chatting to co-workers, taking a walk \u2014 anything that allows your brain to change \u201cmodes\u201d for a bit will help it to power back up and have you ready to tackle your work tasks with more vitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Take a Vacation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In a way, this is the amplified version of \u201cMake Sure You\u2019re Taking Breaks.\u201d If you\u2019ve been building up PTO days, use them! Having a week away from work can do wonders for your mental health and give you a new, refreshed perspective when it comes time to take up your tasks again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Collaborate With Your Coworkers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Working by yourself too much can be a drag and can cause that feeling of being bored at work. Ask your manager for opportunities to work with others! Collaborating with someone else can spark excitement, give you some much-needed social interaction, and could potentially lead to some creatively executed work that neither of you would have come up with on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11.&nbsp;Work on Cultivating a Positive Outlook<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If thoughts like \u201cthis is stupid,\u201d \u201cthis sucks,\u201d or \u201cwhy did <em>he<\/em> get promoted?\u201d are circling around in your mind, it\u2019s unlikely you\u2019re going to be able to drum up much enthusiasm when it comes to your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work on cultivating a positive outlook by releasing hold of the things you can\u2019t control (who got a promotion), and starting to notice and dwell more on the positives: \u201cI\u2019m really proud of the presentation I did;\u201d \u201cI just helped this client in a big way;\u201d \u201cthat\u2019s a cool charity initiative my company just announced \u2013 I\u2019m glad I\u2019m a part of it.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the things that are going to help you start caring more, engaging, and ultimately make you happier to be where you are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Look For Another Job<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bored-at-work-Resume.jpg\" alt=\"someone bored at work holding their resume\" class=\"wp-image-5064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bored-at-work-Resume.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bored-at-work-Resume-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, you may realize that you\u2019re simply in the wrong role or at the wrong company. Some people are just not suited for certain jobs \u2014 it could be that they\u2019re not challenging enough, or someone might have a need to connect more deeply with the purpose of a company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s OK! Almost half of American workers have made a dramatic shift in their careers, and the vast majority say they\u2019re happier for doing so. Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/midlife-career-change-your-step-by-step-guide\/\">step-by-step guide<\/a> on making a midlife career change to see if it\u2019s the right move for you and what next steps might look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding yourself a little bored at work every now and again is perfectly normal. Not every task or project will be Disney World-level exciting. But if you\u2019ve noticed that this is something that\u2019s happening a majority of the time, it\u2019s time to take stock, find the root issue, and start making some changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no reason you shouldn\u2019t feel fulfilled, stimulated, and even happy at work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re finding yourself bored at work most of the time, this can actually be a useful indicator that a change needs to be made. <\/p>\n<p>Learn how to identify what may be wrong, and what to do to start feeling excited, challenged, and stimulated at work again!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":5067,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5052","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-tips"],"accredited":{"author":{"name":"Stella Martin","url":"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/author\/smartin\/"},"categories":[{"name":"Career Tips","slug":"career-tips","url":"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/category\/career-tips\/"}],"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bored-at-work-Header.png"},"acf":{"edited_by":"","reviewed_by":"","fact_checked_by":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Bored at Work? 12 Ways to Find Joy, Stimulation, and Purpose in Your Job<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Being bored at work means that something needs to change. 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