Stuck in Limbo: Beating Boredom

Just a quick one today. As you can tell from the title 

I AM BORED. 

That's right. I am so bored I think I may be going insane (but for those who know me this arguably was always the case). 

My mood is comparable to that of grumpy cat. 

Why are you bored? Quit complaining.

Believe me, I thought that I would welcome the time when I had finished my degree. I have worked hard for three years, both academically and also in part-time work and extra-curriculars. 

But that is probably part of my problem. I am used to being quite a busy person. Don't get me wrong I love to lounge around occasionally, but only when it is a treat; and I feel like I deserve it. 

Now it just feels like it is ALL I do. Therefore it seems that I am the kind of person who needs a function in life to get along- much like a sheep dog (only I'm less glossy and intrinsically less adorable). 

I guess it also worries me that I have no secure job in the future to aim towards, so from my perspective it is like I am forever going to be in a state of limbo. Just on a tangent, I got rejected from my first job today (standard) but this was as a receptionist for a luxury brand so I don't think someone with no experience was someone worth pursuing. 

But I will follow my own advice- pick yourself up and keep going. 

But anyways. I have tried to come up with some boredom busters that hopefully will give you some ideas if you find yourself stuck in a rut like me. 

My Boredom Buster Tips

• Choose a TV series you have wanted to watch for ages but haven't had the time to devote to it. I chose Game of Thrones. THOROUGHLY recommend it- but I did finish 3 series in 3 days, so a fairly limited boredom reliever! 
• Read a book. FOR PLEASURE... Ahh bliss.
• Exercise is a great one. It takes up time, keeps you healthy and releases endorphins which makes you happy. 
• Go out of the house AT LEAST once a day- otherwise you just feel cooped up. This can be for anything. Doesn't matter. Just don't be a prisoner in your own house.
• Start a blog! Or similar. For now, at least, it seems that this is my function at the moment.

This is all of course on the side of job applications and training contract apps. 

Until the next time...

I think that post turned out longer than I intended it to be. Oh well. I'm bored. And this took up a good amount of my day.

If you guys have any other boredom buster ideas, comment below. Or tweet me! Ever since exams ended I have become a little obsessed. 

Next time I will be writing a post based on the meeting I had with my careers officer. So this will be real advice from a real qualified person, unlike me! This will include advice on:

• Training contracts
• Gap year ideas
• Interview tips
• What to do in the event of a 2:2 (this may be a separate post)

See you next time!