How to Fall in Love With Boredom
There is little hope of falling in love with a habit you really hate. If you dislike exercising, but you know it's good for you, you have two options to fall in love with the repetitiveness of the routine:
- You can increase your proficiency at the task. Learn the basic fundamentals of your task and celebrate the small wins and improvements you make.
- You can fall in love with a result of the task rather than the task itself.
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