Read: Fighting boredom with the Internet

Being bored means having enough time to spare. This piece describes on how people can use the Internet to fight boredom

The Internet is one of the best inventions of our generation, no doubt. Apart from enabling people to connect with one another and making them productive in their various fields, the Internet has changed the way humans and even businesses operate.

The Internet can also help people, whenever they are bored or have nothing to do, catch fun and excitement as well as relax in different unique ways.

Do you get bored after you have completed your daily tasks at work or home and have some time to spare? What you need is an Internet connection and the knowledge of how to use it. Then you can start it off from your Internet browser. Here are some activities you can embark on the Internet.

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Play games

One of the best ways to spend one’s spare time is by playing games online. You can reduce your stress levels and relax by playing a few rounds of both free games and those paid for online which abound on the Internet. These games, ranging from card, puzzle to sports-themed games, can be played online or downloaded on your PC/mobile device.  However, it’s important that you apply self-control so you don’t become addicted.

Visit Wikipedia

Wikipedia is the largest encyclopedia in the world with articles on different subjects one can think of. You can kill a lot of time and even end up learning new things after reading articles on this web page. If you have  valuable information to add to the piece you read, you can do so by making contributions that will be verified before publication.

Visit YouTube

YouTube, the popular site  on the web, with which users can upload, view and share videos is a great tool one can use to kill boredom. Signing up as a member, which is free, affords users access to funny amateur videos, clips of musical concerts and performances,  music videos of your favourite musicians and clips from reality TV shows.

Join online forums

Online forums are discussion sites where people hold conversations in form of posted messages. There is a handful of them here in Nigeria, and leading the pack is Nairaland. Online forums provide an opportunity to talk about hobbies and meet with those who have similar hobbies with you.  You can read messages posted by other people, reply such messages; post a question and get people reply those questions. Engaging in these conversations will often times help keep you off boredom.

Read blogs and news online

There are numerous blogs focusing on different aspects of human existence. If you are really bored, take a quick read on some blogs and learn interesting facts and ideas. You can also read breaking news stories on both local and international news websites.  In addition, you can utilise those periods you feel bored to create and write a blog in your area of specialty. On the long run, the blog will set you apart in your industry and make you a sought after brand.

Chat on social networks

Keep in touch with your friends and relations by hanging out with them online when you get bored. In this regard, chat rooms and social networking sites will come in handy. Sign on to your social accounts and participate in real time conversations with your fans. Before you know it, you will be having great fun.

-Temitayo Famutimi

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