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Why Are You So Bored?

Are you in a mental space of boredom while being productive?

Then this is for you.

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I noticed I was in an odd stage of boredom a few months ago. I hated myself for it because I thought why would I a mom of four kids be bored? I have like a bunch of things to do constantly. Then I realized I wasn’t pouring into my physical health the way I should and going for long walks just wasn’t enough.

After having my twins there were days that I was in a funk.

When I am in a funk I don’t feel like doing anything I just want to lay in bed and do nothing. Do you ever have days like this?

Firstly there’s a difference between needing a break and being in a complete funk. We all need a break from time to time. What does a break look like for you?

A spa day

A vacation once a year

A day out to eat with friends

A day alone in bed or out shopping.

Whatever it looks like go ahead and add a ME DAY to your schedule once or twice a month I know I do and it has helped me.

Doing activities that make you happy may be fun and all but I realized that I needed a much healthier method other than just a vacation or a day out. I joined a cycling class called Orange Theory and I have been…

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ASHLEY CARINO 🌻
ASHLEY CARINO 🌻

Written by ASHLEY CARINO 🌻

Life Style & Mental Health Writer. I love to read and write. I’ll follow back!

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