Discussion: BOREDOM

Summer is upon us and with endless possibilities and loads of free time can come indecision and boredom. Routines out the window, I find myself with hours upon hours to myself. And when friends aren't available to chill, passing the time can be quite the challenge. Just check your FaceBook for proof. I guarantee you will find at least one person with a status updated to " SOOO BORED". Well I have come up with a list of suggestions to keep oneself busy during the day/ whenever; based on energy level:

LOW to VERY LOW

1. Tan with ipod (weather permitting) - read a couple magazines/ a book.

2. Movie marathon; pop some light popcorn and prepare yourself for a day of LOTR, Harry Potter or even Disney.

3. Make a summer playlist to enjoy when you are feeling more energetic.

4. Bubble bath, paint toenails

5. VEG... on the computer ( online shop, or even dare to play a computer game)

MODERATE

1. grab that summer playlist and head outside to catch some rays on a walk. (explore a park or head to a coffee shop)

2. Throw on a pilates DVD - why not?

3. Grab basketball and shoot some hoops - when is the last time you have done that? seriously.

4. Schedule or go through with a phone date to a long distance friend you haven't seen in a while.

5. Do housework; it may not seem ideal, but that load of laundry you have been avoiding and those shelves that have to be re-organized will make you feel somewhat useful.

HIGH

1. Hit the gym, Bike around town, Go for a run... burn off some of that excess energy

2. Rainy day? Craft it up; draw, paint, bead, or refurbish some old furniture for your student digs.

3. Go for a lengthy walk to a shopping centre/ downtown. There are tons of cool shops I bet you have never even been in.

4. Say YES to plans you may be avoiding, why stay in? if you have the energy; GO OUT, it could be really good for you.

5. Pretend to be chef Bobbly Flay from the Food Network and cook a meal for your family/ significant other... what have you. Hit up the grocery store and get the fresh ingredients you need. This guarantees up to 3 hours of boredom you will burn right up.

Keeping busy while everyone is gone can be hard. Avoid summer blues by making yourself a TO-DO list that doesnt require a lot of help from outside sources. Use it to feel productive! :)