A bored person is a boring person

Oldandproud
Totally agree. I have sister in law who can bore for the Olympics buts she is never bored.
I know some will judge that comment as harsh but you need to experience it.

When I was a teenager and complained of being bored my Gran would say 'If you're bored it's your own fault. Do something about it.' She was a lovely Gran, but had little time for self pity.

Write a daily journal.Put a list of things to do on each day,even if it’s cleaning the loo! Go for a walk,get on a bus, have your hair done, volunteer. You are worth getting to know! x

I looked after my
Dementing/ stroke/ Alzheimer’s victim husband for 26 years …..until I had my third stroke and spent 5 days in a stroke unit ….all that time I was never bored!
I was depressed…exhausted….hurting….exhausted…..lonely….did I mention exhausted! He’s now gone into full time care…..now I’m bored … now at last I’m happy! Boredom is ace!

I retired a year ago along with my DH , and made a decision to try new things. I volunteer in a charity shop one afternoon a week , which I really enjoy . I’ve never worked in retail , so it’s been a learning curve.
I joined a yoga class , it’s a small class with a lovely teacher . I also tried wild swimming, although I’m not hardcore enough to do it in the winter 🥶.
This summer I’m planning on trying paddle boarding.
We got a puppy when we retired , having lost our previous dog a year before . He keeps us busy and active and I often walk with friends with dogs.
Along with the house and garden and caring for my DM I’m never bored .
There’s a lot of good ideas on here .

Bijou you are an inspiration!
Go girl! 👏👏👏👏

I certainly have no time to be bored.
Great post bijou

I wish you every success in making your life more interesting sidelined

Join the WI
Volunteer
Sing in a choir
Walking netball
Get an allotment
Read to children in a school
Go to the library to see what is happening locally
Join a walking group
Start a book group

... and looked on Messenger at the latest photos of my greatgrandchildren...

Isn't it absolutely one of the greatest benefits of modern technology that we can keep up to date with family members who we otherwise don't see very often? 🥰

If there are no real groups in the area, why not try starting your own? Pick something that you like - walking? Start a walking club that meets every so often and goes on planned walks. Baking? Create your own ‘bake off’ group. Knitting, cake a coffee group? Book club? I would maybe look at making some posters and a social media group and see what interest you get - just organising it will keep you occupied but you may make some really good friends out of it.

quite so.

Hello,your message about your London fix resonated (is that how you spell it) with me. I do it occasionally. I did a week last autumn, really brilliant and took a show in every evening (was expensive but worth it). If you fancy joining me in London, let me know. Where are you from?

My mother-in-law did this for years - probably till she was 90 or more.
It solved her missing the life she used to enjoy.
I think it's a great idea.

Joyfulnanna - it was lixy who did the London fix. It’s a great idea, isn’t it - why not pm her…

Thanks Sidelined. You're also welcome to join me if you ever change your mind.