A Positive Approach To Feeling Bored

In early recovery our positive expectations for a life free from crippling dependencies is huge.  We are excited about what the future may hold and say we are willing to do whatever it takes to get our life back on track.  As the weeks go on our routine becomes dull, and we find ourselves less enthusiastic than we once were.  We start feeling sorry for ourselves and easily get angry with others.  The truth is we are bored.  We feel challenged and vulnerable in our new routine and have begun to focus on the old familiar patterns of life in addiction. 

It is a fair question to ask ourselves why we are impatient and bored with where life is at today.  Are we seeking out people who can help us understand what is going on within us, or do we just complain and blame?  Anything in life worth having requires time to accomplish.  Perhaps we should alter our routine and spend time helping others while we wait for things to happen for us.  Telling ourselves that we are bored and feeling depressed does not produce change.  When nothing changes, then nothing changes! 

Boredom is brought about by lack of action.  Perhaps we need to change our thought pattern and think about those things that are worthy of praise.  

Maybe we need to work on establishing conscious contact with God, praying for the knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry it out.  Let’s allow any boredom we experience to point us to deeper growth in our relationship with God and more positive action in our recovery.

Prayer:  Loving Father, I admit that boredom is pushing me back into darkness and I need help to remove it from my life.  Please help me to consider others and make wise decisions in the use of my time. My desire is to do those things that are pleasing to You.  Amen