I guess I'm not the only one; but, it sure feels like it. You don't know what to do when you no longer find life interesting. It's just one day after the other, the bright of the sky turning dark. You don't even know how fast, but the very dark turns into the bright you saw before. Time goes by at an other-worldly pace, all the while keeping you rooted to the illusion of it moving slowly. It does seem to slow down when you notice, but, continues at its rapid pace soon enough. 

Such is the horror of boredom. 

You get tired of all of the things you like. It's a long list. Whatever you do, you get bored. You feel so cut out from the outside world, thinking of all the cool things your friends must be doing while you're rotting in your bedroom. While, on the contrary, they are marveling at the same thought, rotting in their bedroom. 

It's going to sound ironic, you might even say: what does he know of knocking off boredom when he himself is bored enough to be writing this? True. I have nothing against you. But, I did try a few of these and may not have come across mouth-watering results, but definitely satisfaction.

1. Get up.

This one is crucial. If you don't get your lousy carcass off wherever it is you're lying — kitchen floors and everything else included — you're not going to get anywhere. Literally. Get. Up.

2. Check your to-do list.

Everybody has one of these. Go about whatever task you think you've been mercilessly ignoring and set it right. Either start from the bottom, or the top; whatever way you feel most in control. If you don't have a to-do list, an app or scribbles on paper — shame on you — you need to use your wonderful brain. Since you're so good at remembering things. Think of what you think needs to be done immediately, lest you should die. Exclude breathing from the list forming in your head and start from whatever comes next. 

If you can't think of anything at all, literally anything, then take a look at your room. It is definitely in shambles, isn't it? Fix it. The purpose of this one is to make you move about and do something. 

3. Walk around your house.

Do it. Walk around. Is anything amiss? Is anything out of order? If yes, then, is it in your power to return it to its original position? If it's another yes, then do it. 

4. Talk to somebody.

This one's straight out of the book. Is there a family member your let's-annoy-the-crap-out-of-people vision has spotted alone? Go to them and talk about everything. If they start to feel, and start to show, too much inclination of slamming your face with whatever heavy object they can grab fast, get out of there. Call a friend. Write a text-message to someone. You can write a letter, for a change! Write one and send it by post. Even though snail mail is a thing of the past, it is usually considered intelligent trying things that are no longer "cool." 

Don't go about telling people of this; not many think so and you'll have a hard time escaping the glares of some.

5. Start dancing.

This one's usually a last resort, but also healthy. You know what they say: When all else fails, start dancing. They actually don't. But, it is either a non-dead version of you dancing, or a dead one. Turn those speakers up to the max. Put that favorite song on repeat. And dance your heart out. Move those hands in the air. Like you just don't care. Sing! For crying out loud. Even if you're a terrible singer. Even if your siblings threaten to kill you and your neighbors call the cops. Think of your bed as a jumping castle; however, a very, very small castle — no body wants broken bones, right?

6. Check out your refrigerator.

You are what you eat. Go open that refrigerator door and see what you've got. Is something rotting? Get rid of that. If there's anything worthy of putting into your mouth and swallowing, and you think that your stomach won't regurgitate it back out again, have at it. 

If your supplies are too disappointing, or you have none at all at the moment, use that allowance you've stashed away and order a pizza. Nothing brings more joy than eating delivered pizza. 

Do you have your favorite pizza place on speed dial? 

7. Start walking.

Get out there and give your legs a workout. Look up at the sky, notice all the colors. Take note of them either mentally or with that stupid smartphone you stick to like glue; what is it doing now to help, huh? You can compare the colors daily. It'll be surprising when you find out the results. Look at the people, notice them. Make sure you don't appear to be gawking at them hungrily, we don't eat people. Unless we're cannibals.

Are you one?

8. Take selfies.

This seems to have revolutionized the ancient art of busting boredom. Pose like a total idiot! With your tongue sticking out, and curving up to your nose. Try, if you can, to make it go all the way up inside a nostril. If you succeed; reward yourself. If not, then, don't tell anybody what you just did. Paint your tongue blue and take a tongue-selfie! Why the hell not? Adorn yourself with one of those selfie props. Choose what you like best. Is it that masquerade mask that catches your eye? The hat? Or are those nerdy, huge, put-me-on-put-me-on spectacles that bring out your inner idiot? 

9. Watch TV.

Don't wait for your buddies to call you back. They don't have it in them to get out of bed like you have. Watch a really good comedy movie if you will. If not, then how about some television series? 2 Broke Girls ought to spill your guts when you're laughing uncontrollably. You can even watch Mom or watch How I Met Your Mother from the very beginning! Look for "must watch sitcoms" or "must watch comedy series" and start from there. 

10. Surf the web.

Put that empty brain of yours to some work. Search interesting, educational things online. Subscribe to important newsletters. Read a magazine or the news. It would be better if you chose blogs instead. You can find relevant content this way. Choose a blog the niche of which is the most appealing to your taste. Follow that blog. Leave a comment. Recommend it to someone. Drop by again. 

Even better: start a blog of your own! 

11. Sleep.

You won't feel anything! Rub some sweet incense on your pillows or bathe with rosewater if you please, everybody needs their beauty bath — even guys. Sing a lullaby to yourself or download one and listen to it until you fall asleep. Make sure your sheets are extra soft and velvety and that the ambiance of your room is set to sleep quick, dream pretty. Wander into a world of wonderful illusions. Not even reality can wreak havoc on the wonders of a person's dreams. Not until you wake up, of course. 

Dreamers are the best kind of people. Even more so when they turn their dreams into reality. Don't go about murdering your worst sibling or stabbing your least-favorite school teacher in real life; if that's what you dream about. 

Do you have any better ideas? I'm sure you do! Have a go at those.