Boredom as you get older

19-02-2020 11:11AM

Salt and vinegar.

Graces7 · 19-02-2020 11:13AM

bluewolf wrote: »

The odd binge watch is great for some down time

I ditched TV 30 years ago and never a minutes regret.

There is a whole world out there; go for a walk, dig a garden for you or someone else ( one here needs it!) , volunteer at charity; walking dogs, helping at food banks. Plenty to do. We need you!

Jim_Hodge · 19-02-2020 12:03PM

I'm not sure how old you are or what you consider older but I suspect you are still relatively young. Drug use is by no means the answer to boredom. Meet some friends, go for a walk, read a book. There must be some hobby you can take up or something you can study that you have a real interest in. I don't remember the last time I was bored and it was a real worry when I was coming up to retirement. Having a full time job and a family will fill most of your middle years. TV can fill a gap and there are some very educational programmes out there as well as good old fashioned entertainment if you are selective and don't just mindlessly sit in front of the box. If you're really stuck for something to fill a few hours then volunteer to help at a charity or community initiative. Call in to a lonely or housebound neighbour. Even walking around your home town with a view to learning about it's history can become an absorbing pastime. Visit the library and research your local area's history. Take up a sport or just go about getting yourself fitter. There are hundreds of solutions to boredom and drug use isn't among them.

Strumms · 19-02-2020 12:04PM

Boredom as a kid was crappy as you couldn’t do anything without a parent or older siblings say-so. As an adult, you can ring someone up, meet for food, a movie, extra session down the gym, go for a drive, go into town shopping, a sporting event.... your timetable, your choices, without being reliant on the say so and help of anyone.

TomSweeney · 19-02-2020 12:45PM

OP getting old ?

Didn't you just leave school recently ?

branie2 · 19-02-2020 12:52PM

I usually avoid boredom by keeping myself busy

19-02-2020 12:53PM

Johnny Sausage wrote: »

dont you dare slag off the ultimate crisps tournament you heathen

Truly the beautiful essence and spirit of After Hours captured in tournament form.

CrankyHaus · 19-02-2020 12:58PM

Kaiser Ugly Producer wrote: »

Same here, plus I was brought up in a time when ''I'm bored'' got you a sh*t load of house work to do.

It's possible to fall into a pattern of getting home from work drained and wasting unsatisfied time in front of a screen. This then makes it difficult to sleep and makes one drained after work again, perpetuating the cycle. In fact I think for many this is normal.

Funnily enough I find a great cure is finding housework or other tasks to do. Leaves the weekend free for the big time-consuming activities too.

JohnnyFlash · 19-02-2020 01:03PM

Just go to the pub and drink pints.

wakka12 · 19-02-2020 02:02PM

Youre mad for the drugs

Greyfox · 19-02-2020 02:27PM

Graces7 wrote: »

I ditched TV 30 years ago and never a minutes regret.

You've missed out on lots of great tv shows although bog standard put the tv on to see what's on is for stupid people. Personally I think any working adult who complains about been bored is just a clown wasting there life away, there's a million things someone can do with there time

19-02-2020 02:30PM

Greyfox wrote: »

You've missed out on lots of great tv shows although bog standard put the tv on to see what's on is for stupid people. Personally I think any working adult who complains about been bored is just a clown wasting there life away, there's a million things someone can do with there time

Like learn the difference between “there” and “their”?

If you’re going to call people stupid, you deserve to be called out on this.

Lundstram · 19-02-2020 02:33PM

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Go outside.

You do realise you have more posts per day than the OP? Maybe you should go outside for a bit.

Graces7 · 19-02-2020 02:59PM

Greyfox wrote: »

You've missed out on lots of great tv shows although bog standard put the tv on to see what's on is for stupid people. Personally I think any working adult who complains about been bored is just a clown wasting there life away, there's a million things someone can do with there time

Never seen Irish TV as I was in Scotland when I ditched it. Not interested in TV shows of any kind. Far far better ways to live, and to enjoy silence and peace . Just being alive is wonderful.

Graces7 · 19-02-2020 03:01PM

OP; surely you know that exercise produces endorphins? A natural "high". take up running? Or digging the garden..

19-02-2020 03:15PM

Graces7 wrote: »

Not interested in TV shows of any kind. Far far better ways to live, and to enjoy silence and peace. Just being alive is wonderful.

You can do all of that and still learn about other cultures, witness historic moments, phenomenal occasions and the beauty of nature and wildlife from places far and wide through the medium of television.

Church on Tuesday · 19-02-2020 03:40PM

JohnnyFlash wrote: »

Just go to the pub and drink pints.

Do not do this.

Jim_Hodge · 19-02-2020 03:44PM

Graces7 wrote: »

Never seen Irish TV as I was in Scotland when I ditched it. Not interested in TV shows of any kind. Far far better ways to live, and to enjoy silence and peace . Just being alive is wonderful.

Then you are missing so much and isolating yourself from a much broader view of society and the world. You ditched TV before we got so many brilliant channels via digital and cable TV. Never having seen Irish TV leaves it difficult to dismiss it. There are now whole channels devoted to News, documentaries, crafts, travel, wildlife etc. It sure beats watching biased YouTube videos. We can all enjoy some silence and peace in our lives without disconnecting completely from the world and why would we be less alive for having watch a few hours of TV?

Graces7 · 19-02-2020 03:59PM

Omackeral wrote: »

You can do all of that and still learn about other cultures, witness historic moments, phenomenal occasions and the beauty of nature and wildlife from places far and wide through the medium of television.

If that fits your life, great for you.

Not enough hours in the day. And each to his/her own. I had TV for decades then decided to stay free of schedules and serials and learn the value of silence and prayer , and the plants and birds in my immediate vicinity in detail. An Irish coastal island.. hoping to add a flora page to my weblog this year.

Truly I am deeply satisfied and happy in heart and soul. Just watching the ocean and sky in these last years of my life is enough.

Graces7 · 19-02-2020 04:02PM

Jim_Hodge wrote: »

Then you are missing so much and isolating yourself from a much broader view of society and the world. You ditched TV before we got so many brilliant channels via digital and cable TV. Never having seen Irish TV leaves it difficult to dismiss it. There are now whole channels devoted to News, documentaries, crafts, travel, wildlife etc. It sure beats watching biased YouTube videos. We can all enjoy some silence and peace in our lives without disconnecting completely from the world and why would we be less alive for having watch a few hours of TV?

At nearly 80 ….. Enjoy what you watch as I enjoy my peace here. Bless your enthusiasm and kind intentions.

Greyfox · 19-02-2020 04:11PM

Omackeral wrote: »

Like learn the difference between “there” and “their”?

If you’re going to call people stupid, you deserve to be called out on this.

Nope, your completely wrong and your post is childish and silly. Getting there and their mixed up is no big deal as its easy to understand what I meant. Now if it was a big grammer issue your post would be very appreciated

19-02-2020 04:12PM

Greyfox wrote: »

Nope, your completely wrong

Stopped reading

Greyfox wrote: »

Nope, your completely wrong and your post is childish and silly. Getting there and their mixed up is no big deal as its easy to understand what I meant. Now if it was a big grammer issue your post would be very appreciated

In all seriousness, the only reason I called you out is because you called people stupid while not being able to use simple words correctly yourself. It's irony and I enjoy it.

19-02-2020 04:16PM

Graces7 wrote: »

If that fits your life, great for you.

Not enough hours in the day. And each to his/her own. I had TV for decades then decided to stay free of schedules and serials and learn the value of silence and prayer , and the plants and birds in my immediate vicinity in detail. An Irish coastal island.. hoping to add a flora page to my weblog this year.

Truly I am deeply satisfied and happy in heart and soul. Just watching the ocean and sky in these last years of my life is enough.

That's fair enough but would you not enjoy seeing the weird and wonderful animals which occupy the Sahara, too, or see what it's like living in the Amazon. The likes of the Berlin Wall falling, 9/11, JFK and various Olympic Games were all experienced through TV.

Jim_Hodge · 19-02-2020 04:18PM

Graces7 wrote: »

At nearly 80 ….. Enjoy what you watch as I enjoy my peace here. Bless your enthusiasm and kind intentions.

You're very welcome.

I'm not a kick in the teeth behind you really. My 96 year old uncle has kept as bright as a button watching all his favourite freesat channels. I'm glad you enjoy the peace but please don't knock something you have no experience of.

Graces7 · 19-02-2020 04:57PM

Omackeral wrote: »

That's fair enough but would you not enjoy seeing the weird and wonderful animals which occupy the Sahara, too, or see what it's like living in the Amazon. The likes of the Berlin Wall falling, 9/11, JFK and various Olympic Games were all experienced through TV.

Hate sport! Lived through so much also , Very kind of you to be concerned but in my nearly 80 years have lived through so much and seen so much. . Glad you are so happy! Well done!

Spent my watching time this week in Irish lighthouses. Wonderful. Next week another theme. At my leisure and my choice.

blastman · 19-02-2020 05:00PM

feelthepower wrote: »

Had six **** today to pass the time. Probably another six tomorrow.

feelthepower feels the burn...

Graces7 · 19-02-2020 05:05PM

Jim_Hodge wrote: »

You're very welcome. I'm not a kick in the teeth behind you really. My 96 year old uncle has kept as bright as a button watching all his favourite freesat channels. I'm glad you enjoy the peace but please don't knock something you have no experience of.

Back at you with that jibe! We are each and all different. So stop with the advice please.. :rolleyes: My life is rich and full. and infinitely satisfying without hours in front of a TV. Not knocking anything just prefer real life and watching birds and flowers, out in the sweet ocean air.

In my time not glued to a timetable.

And, keeping to theme, never boring. A multitude of interests in peace and solitude, watching sky and ocean.
and writing my weblog and a book I am working on. No time for TV.
Try it?

Over and OUT. Bless you!

Greyfox · 19-02-2020 05:05PM

Omackeral wrote: »

In all seriousness, the only reason I called you out is because you called people stupid while not being able to use simple words correctly yourself. It's irony and I enjoy it.

People forget things they learn in primary school, that's life.

Jim_Hodge · 19-02-2020 05:11PM

Graces7 wrote: »

Back at you with that jibe! We are each and all different. So stop with the advice please.. :rolleyes: My life is rich and full. and infinitely satisfying without hours in front of a TV. Not knocking anything just prefer real life and watching birds and flowers, out in the sweet ocean air.

In my time not glued to a timetable.

And, keeping to theme, never boring. A multitude of interests in peace and solitude, watching sky and ocean.

Try it?

Over and OUT. Bless you!

Whooah! My apologies but there was most certainly and genuinely no jibe intended. I'll take the 'bless you' as sarcastic. I was simply replying that TV is fine for some and a rich source of information and entertainment. Don't take it so personally that I happened to disagree with a view based on outdated experience. I thought this was a discussion taking in differing views.

Not sure what the timetable has to do with anything as being retired I too am not tied to one.

Good luck, I'll leave you to it.

beardybrewer · 19-02-2020 05:18PM

So is OP's point about boredom that as you age you're tolerance for ****e television goes down? Maybe change the channel? There is more content than anyone could possibly endure these days. One big difference is whereas before you'd need at least 10 million viewers for a so-so sitcom to get made these days 1 million will do. Our viewing is increasingly niche and fractionalized so there's way more content but only a fraction might appeal to you. You probably just haven't found it. Or better yet, if your work and hobbies keep you busy then stick with that. There is no point trying to binge something you find boring. There is no water cooler talk about shows anymore as everyone is watching their own niche ****e. You should feel no need to try to "keep up".

On a personal note my tolerance goes way down when I'm watching Netflix at the gym (built into the machines and beats watching the news). I've watched a few series i'd never bother with in the evenings at home but have been good entertainment as I'm stuck on a machine for an hour anyhow. Some were so good I was actually looking forward to going to the gym.

Boredom as you get older

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