Boredomhappens to the best of us, and usually it’s just a passing feeling. However, it's not a condition to be trifled with—for example, a2015 studyshowed that boredom can be so uncomfortable that humans will do everything from self-administer electric shocks to eat more M&Ms than usual, just to break up the monotony. Our advice: Step away from the shocks and sweets—if the ennui has become unbearable, consider more positive actions. We came up with a diverse list of ideas that includes everything from playing games and making art tovacation planningand house cleaning. Read on to find an activity that speaks to you, so you can get your joie de vivre back, stat.