Yuppie Yogini

• Lately nothing seems Pinteresting. Well, except for this cute little craft, but only if I were planning a bridal shower. And I’m not.

• All my favorite blogs are just not focusing on anything that I care about in the moment.
• Due to lack of energy and also a shift in strategy, my workouts have been shorter which leaves me with more time on my hands.
• I’m all caught up on Mad Men.
• The only food that seems the least bit enticing are dark chocolate peanut butter cups and vegan enchiladas—both from Trader Joe’s. I’ve already inhaled enchiladas twice today and would currently be eating pb cups if I had any. I need to do something about that.
• I’m on a month long hiatus from vino. Sobriety is overrated.

What do all these facts add up to? A perfect storm of b.o.r.e.d.o.m.

I really hate feeling bored—just ask my husband, poor man. Of course I despise boredom for the obvious boring reasons and also because it seems so wasteful and self-indulgent. (hello #firstworldproblems)  But if I get all self-analytical and try to therapize myself, I recognize there is a little more to it.

When I allow boredom to wash over me, not only do my already low energy levels plummet, but all remaining chances to feel motivated or inspired fly out the window. It’s during the boring moments that I recognize how much I depend on feeling inspired and interested—I’m like a junkie. It seems my sense of contentment/happiness is directly proportionate to my ability to invest in a hobby, project, idea, or anything really.

Even though I know life is not one big entertaining amusement ride, it’s still difficult to not constantly crave inspiration. But I’ve got to work on this. The minute I get bored it’s not acceptable to then become totally disconnected and discontented with everything else. Boredom is just one of many temporary and fleeting emotions and getting wrapped up in feelings is such a waste of time.

So on that note, I’m gonna plant my bored behind on the couch, embrace the feeling, and be content in the moment!

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