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How to not be bored with your job

Are you bored with your job? If you answered yes then take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. Many people out there are stuck in rinse and repeat roles wondering how they got there but also asking themselves how they can get out. Many workers struggle to find something that is satisfying on all levels; some enjoy the salary but not the work, while others like the work but can not handle the people they are forced to collaborate with. It's a constant balancing act that is very hard to stabilise. Often, it shifts as quickly as the weeks change.

Being bored at work is also one of those dreaded things because most of your time is spent at work, so if you are not enjoying it then effectively you spend the majority of your life waiting for the fun bits to start while you sludge through the weekdays only to await the next weekend or annual leave holiday.

My advice for anyone not completely satisfied with their employment comes from my own previous experiences and the stories of others around me. I hope it helps you to find something more satisfactory in your nine to five.

Here's how to not get bored at work:

1. Take on more responsibility (yes, ask for more work)

This theory might sound crazy but hear me out. Take on bigger or different projects because if you are busy with lots of tasks to do during your day you will find that time goes a lot quicker and the feeling of productivity will actually help you feel better about your accomplishments for the day. Having less to do during the day can seem like a curse when stare at the clock counting down to home time.

2. Talk to your boss

Avoid the words 'bored at work' and try instead to have a chat about where you are going with your role and if there is any potential to change the tasks you do or create different opportunities within your role. If you can be honest your manager and state your desire to do more or head in a different direction they may be able to help you get there.

3. Figure out the things that make you inspired and motivated

Once you know what makes you more happy then try to figure out if you can incorporate that during your day to get you inspired to work faster and be more productive at your job. For instance, you might work better with a cup of tea on your desk or after you have a stroll in the sun. Maybe it is a to do list that needs to be checked off to get you going. Simply find your motivation and use that to get the tasks completed.

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