Hmm, not sure that boredom is the underlying problem here. I pretty much never get bored by myself (I really enjoy thinking, daydreaming, or making stuff), but I put off unpleasant tasks probably as much as you do.
So maybe these are two separate problems. For getting less addicted to mindless online content, I think you can pretty easily train yourself to daydream more, or consume “healthier” content (books, music) or create something yourself (intellectual or artistic). These habits really stick. But for unpleasant tasks I’m not sure if making the habit is possible, I’m as stumped as you.
Hmm, not sure that boredom is the underlying problem here. I pretty much never get bored by myself (I really enjoy thinking, daydreaming, or making stuff), but I put off unpleasant tasks probably as much as you do.
So maybe these are two separate problems. For getting less addicted to mindless online content, I think you can pretty easily train yourself to daydream more, or consume “healthier” content (books, music) or create something yourself (intellectual or artistic). These habits really stick. But for unpleasant tasks I’m not sure if making the habit is possible, I’m as stumped as you.