1. Put the word “meditation” after the activity that’s boring you.
2. Dig in.
As they say, if you can’t get out of it, get into it. Diane Arbus wrote, “The Chinese have a theory that you pass through boredom into fascination and I think it’s true.”
3. Take the perspective of a journalist or scientist
Really study what’s around you. What are people wearing, what do the interiors of buildings look like, what noises do you hear, what do the ads show? If you bring your analytical powers to bear, you can make almost anything interesting.
4. Find an area of refuge.
Have a mental escape route planned. Think about something delightful or uplifting (not your to-do list!).
5. Look for a way to feel grateful.
[look on the bright side - it could be worse]
6. Consider: “Am I the boring one?”
La Rochefoucauld observed, “We always get bored with those whom we bore.” I remind myself of this when I’m having a boring conversation with someone!
7. Always bring a book. (in physical or virtual form).