Are there any hobbies you put on hold whilst caring for your kids that you could get back into? Well done on losing weight!

I see this is an old question. How did you get along after you son started school ?

To be honest I fantasise about being “bored” lol. I often get up at 5am just to have an hour to myself.
Anyway, that’s probably not helpful haha, so, firstly congrats on losing 12kg – that’s amazing. Well done. I’m not sure what you did to lose it but if you are feeling great maybe you could use the spare time to keep it going – join a walking club, gym or sporting group? I’m not sure what your interests are but there’s lots of different groups out there to keep you motivated. Also what about hobbies? Do you like painting? drawing? craft. Have a look in your local paper or go to your library and see what’s available. I’m sure the time will absolutely fly by – whatever you do – enjoy it!

I have no idea how anyone has time to get bored! Read a book, plan an exercise program, enrol in a “just for fun” class.

You have two kids, I cannot imagine you ever being bored.

Joining a gym might help with the boredom.

Looking at the date of your post, Christmas holidays should have been keeping you busy with the kids. When they return to school, you could start preparing yourself for your study. By doing reading and research. I feel your pain concerning eating when bored. Take yourself out for a walk around the neighbourhood

Read, clean, catch up with a friend, watch a movie.

Reading. Library visits are great. Meet up with friends. Take up study, on line or at TAFE. Time to do what you really want to. So many courses to choose from, it’s great

I hope you made it through!

sign up for online survey sites. keeps you busy and you can make a few $$$ at the same time. also make sure you go for a walk every single day. good for body and mind

Definitely I agree start comping! It’s a great way to use up your time – sometimes you win some stuff – sometimes you don’t but it’s fun to try (at least for me)

I had a government job once. I was so bored I could have thrown myself out the window. However I used my time productively and started learning about competition websites and how to write tie-breakers. Now I earn so much from comps it’s a side income!

Drink water have water bottles in the fridge and everytime you idly go to the fridge or pantry drink water instead

You could help the Kindy classes by reading with the kids, or help in the school canteen. Revise your study work or take up a hobby. Volunteer at a local hospital or nursing home, that is very rewarding. Though the day goes quickly, there is not much time to be bored.

I find gardening helps me when i’m bored and I hardly notice the time passing, I love the rewarding feeling of harvesting fresh homegrown produce or having nice flowers to pick for the table.

Volunteer at the school or at an op shop. Go walking with a walking group.

Volunteer! Start a walking group?

My kids are all at school now and until I find work I have been volunteering at schools to get experience for the job I am trying to get. It keeps me busy and out of the house and is also giving me a strong base for employment.

Do you have a neighbour whose dog needs to be exercised? It may be somebody who works all day, a disabled or elderly person who is unable to do so. You are not only helping somebody who needs it, you are doing the dog a favour. Bored dogs get up to mischief and it is a well known fact that some get depressed just like we humans do.