5 Great Ways to Make Your Dull Days More Interesting

Have you ever had days where, no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to enjoy anything and you’re bored out of your mind? You turn the TV on, and nothing really catches your attention. You thought relaxing was what you wanted to do, but instead, you feel like time is being wasted.

I’ve had so many days like this, and trust me, most of the time I also feel stuck thinking, “What else is there to do?” When you don’t have plans, it’s easy to start thinking, “I wish I were doing something fun right now” or “I really need a change.”

That’s the time you should shift your view from your thoughts to what’s in your environment: find beauty in the small things around you, whether it’s a color combination or the texture of an object. 

Inspiration is endless in everyday life. Even looking at yourself can spark creative inspiration (just look at this work of art!).

Try spontaneously adding something to your day that you normally wouldn’t do. This might push you out of your comfort zone, after all, you just wanted to chill, but there’s something so beautiful about how eye-opening and inspiring it is to step out of the routine you’re so used to.

This will lead you to be more conscious about where you’re walking and your surroundings. Take everything in—look at the shapes you haven’t seen before, whether it’s the houses or nature. Take photos of what catches your interest. It’s a simple yet creative way to break up your day, and you’ll be surprised at the beauty that’s often overlooked.

Act as if you were showing it to someone who’s interested in what you’re doing in your everyday life. Write about it, take videos, photos, or anything you can think of. This will help you focus on what you would want to show, as if you were presenting your “behind the scenes.” Romanticize your life and pay attention to the small, beautiful moments that make up your day. This also helps boost your creativity, as you’ll begin to see the world through a fresh lens.

Boredom comes from not being engaged enough in the activity at hand. One of the best things to break out of this boredom is following along with a tutorial on something you’re interested in. That way, you’ll need to pay attention to what you’re doing, and you’ll be learning something creative and new! Whether it’s a new makeup look, DIY projects, or even a recipe, these tutorials can make your day feel more exciting and inspire your creativity.

Imagine your dream wardrobe, home decor, or anything you can think of that you would like to create a mood board for. Pinterest is a great place to find images for your mood board if you prefer to do it on a computer or phone. But what’s even more fun and engaging is cutting out magazines and finding interesting images to combine and create your vision. Not only does this boost your creativity, but it can also be a great way to plan for future projects!

One of my favorite things to do is move the furniture around when I feel like I need a fresh start. Sometimes I’ll even use Sims 4 to arrange furniture and other objects similar to what I have before I start moving things around for real. This makes it easier to try different setups to see what you like the most before you start moving heavy things around. Plus, the best part is that Sims 4 is free! – Personally I’ve used it for multiple creative tasks, even though it’s more of a life simulation.

At the end of the day, no day is ever ordinary; you’re here, and that’s the most important part. We sometimes just need to be more present and aware of our surroundings. Romanticize the little things—find inspiration in the smallest details and create a beautiful perspective on life!