If you are staring into space and feeling depressed please see a doctor. Sometimes boredom is a sign of another issue and if you are at home just doing housework , it is normal to get into a rut. Could you learn new recipes, contact other mothers , learn a new home hobby eg sewing etc. I was working parttime as lucky my mother in law could help out , and even then I felt I was stuck in a rut. Do something now that you think will enjoy and you will be amazed how motivation can increase .

I only work 2 days a wk best thing I did it does get very boring at home and make you feel human again to have adult company

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I actually don’t go out too much.. I spend a lot of time at home.. If we get bored my son and I walk to the local shops and just look around.

I find if I get out and get busy in the morning it’s better. I try and space out things I need to do over the week – shopping, appointments etc. If I plan the week (to a certain degree) I’m less likely to get bored. There are so many places you can volunteer and if you choose one that is connected to a career you would like in the future it can be a useful step in getting back into the work force.

Maybe do some volunteer work?

I usually go for a run/walk, volunteer at school, bake, read a book, garden, catch up with friends and look at MOMs of course!

Discover a new interest or hobby.

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you could do heaps of stuff, take the kids to the beach or park, bake, go to cinema, go for a walk, start a project, read, play video games, put on some music and dance, workout, play with the kids, build a fort, go window shopping, pamper yourself, paint your nails, get your hair done

im not really a social person, I have my friends but they live interstate, other then that I don\’t go out or really enjoy socialising in general.

I just make sure housework is all done and everything is sorted with bills and things.

It sounds like you are a bit lonely, do you have some friends with young children you can visit so you can chat whilst the little one plays. I find I have a ‘play date’ organised almost everyday. It keep us busy and gets us out of the house.

See what’s going on at your local community centre or public library; the library also have school holiday activities, for children of all ages.

I am in same place, 2 at school 1 at home, feel like I’m looking at 4 walls all day I clean I cook I run my whole household as hibby works hard for is to have it so I don’t have to work so I can bring our kids up which I love but yes I get bored, I’m studying from home which i love but hard aound a full on 2yf old but I do my best, just wish the 4 walls didn’t feel like I was a prisoner not that I am we attend sporting things after school, kindy gym for 2yr old, little footy for 2yr old so we are a very active family but I think you always have that lonely gut feign, sorry haven’t for any advice but will follow as would love suggestions as this invreases my depression and anxiety.

I study or when I was not studying I learn a new craft and made quits for others

I study but when I take a semester off, I feel really bored and also find myself staring into space. My son is at home but starts kindy next year and for the 5 days out of a fortnight I have no idea what I will do. I am trying to find work but still no such luck.
I have been trying to find ways to keep busy like reading, scrapbooking, baking and volunteering at my daughters school. I also like to sneek a lunch date to two in there with my girl friends!

Why not volunteer at the school? My baby was with me so much at school he was involved in so many things, he was measured, weighed when he was tiny the kids kept a record of his growth and he loved the attention. He played with other little ones when I was covering and repairing books in the library. When I volunteered at the canteen he was welcome and played with other tiny tots. He was always welcome. I also volunteered at the Council library. These volunteering jobs for a few hours were great to get me out of the house, meet with other mothers and my little one was socializing as an addition to play groups, swimming lessons etc. You may like to visit an Aged Care Home, they elderly folk love visitors and adore little babies and children. You don’t have to be bored, there are many places you will be welcomed.

I try ti get out most mornings. Playgroup, library, park, fun centres are some ideas. It doesn’t have to cost alot.

Maybe getting out with your little one still at home, like the beach or a park. You could do this an hour before pick up and then you will have to be quick with your chores in morning and planning dinner and then your days might seem fuller. Is there another mum or neighbour who could join you.