It’s Monday, but you long for it to be Friday. The week has barely started and you’re already wishing it away. Work fatigue isn’t just about staying up late watching YouTube videos. Job boredom can mean your brain isn’t challenged. Take heart—there are ways to combat that feeling and get reenergized.
Mix Things Up
Job boredom often results from the redundancy of work. If you find yourself doing repetitive work, look for ways to mix it up. Instead of always starting the day with invoices and ending it with client calls, try reversing the order. Shake off that dust and break out of your routine.
There are simple things you can do to change your perspective and rediscover enthusiasm for your work. Some ideas relate to the individual. If you’re moving through your day on autopilot, you may want to look for something that helps you find focus. Other ideas are aimed at team solutions. Field trips, gatherings and exercises that push the usual boundaries can lead to a collective breakthrough.
Be Proactive, Leaving Job Boredom Behind
Don’t be a victim. If you’re bored at work, do something about it! Stop short of demanding your boss throw a party every Friday, and figure out how you can challenge yourself.
One simple way to give your brain a break and reset is to indulge in comedy. Watch a short, amusing video. Ask a colleague to tell you a joke. Remember the last time you laughed so hard, you cried. Now you’re smiling and perhaps that mental musing has inspired an improved attitude and renewed vigor?
Train Your Brain
You may be familiar with the company Lumosity, an online program that sells cognitive games. Their ads promote mental exercises to sharpen your grey matter. What a great concept! But you don’t need an app or a formal game to implement the idea. Here are just a few easy ways to rev your brain: brush your teeth with your non-dominant hand, shower with your eyes closed or switch seats at the table.
Brain Food
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