You Can Tell When A Woman's Life Is Boring By Noticing These 11 Details In Her Home
Krakenimages.com | Shutterstock Even if it’s criticized by our “hustle culture” that’s focused on productivity at the expense of well-being, a little boredom in your life can actually be incredibly healthy. Not only does it spark problem-solving and creativity, but it also gives the brain a chance to recharge. Especially for introverted people who are homebodies by nature, spending “boring” time alone at home allows them to recharge their social batteries and appreciate the time they spend outside of the house more.
While a person’s boredom is usually hyper-personal, filled with specific hobbies and rituals, you can tell when a woman’s life is boring by noticing these details in her home. Of course, too much boredom and a “boring life” without any kind of excitement or challenge isn’t healthy, but if it’s clear a woman’s simply appreciating her time and space, that’s a superpower.
You can tell when a woman’s life is boring by noticing these 11 details in her home
1. The furniture is for lounging, not hosting
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If a woman’s furniture is clearly set up for her own lounging time and comfort, rather than entertaining guests and hosting parties, there’s a chance her life is boring. Of course, if it suits her routine and is most comfortable for her, that’s all that matters.
While feng shui principles can play a huge part in shaping the energy of her living space, as long as it works for her routine and serves a positive purpose in shaping her boredom, she doesn’t need to host to feel happy or healthy.
2. There are blankets scattered in every room
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According to Texas A&M University, experiencing boredom is often a motivational signal to encourage people to try new things and get out of their comfort zone. But that doesn’t have to mean completely ditching comfort and security in your living space.
You can tell a woman’s life is boring if she’s prioritizing her comfort at home in every single passing space — littering rooms with blankets and making every nook a cozy space. But that doesn’t mean she’s not also trying new things.
Whether it’s new hobbies or aspiring to make a new friend, her comfort at home and appreciation for boredom have nothing to do with aspirations, health, and success.
3. Her hobbies are lingering in open spaces
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If a woman’s life is boring, but she’s still happy and healthy, chances are she’s found habits and hobbies to intentionally fill that time. She might not be living an “exciting” life by misguided societal standards, but she’s feeding into her own individuality and crafting personalized rituals that truly add value in her life.
Whether it’s art supplies, books, crocheting materials, or a workout space, nurturing these kinds of hobbies at home sparks more happiness and health in these women’s lives, as a study from Harvard Health suggests.
4. Her calendar is bare
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While social connection and “getting out of the house” are tied to personal well-being and health, everyone has their own threshold. So, if someone’s calendar is bare, they might be living a boring life, but that lifestyle could also be exactly what they need to sustain their happiness and well-being.
For example, introverted homebodies only need around 2 hours of social time a day to feel secure. They’re quickly drained, especially by superficial conversations and small talk with people they don’t know well, so staying at home is often an energizing experience, rather than an exhausting, scary one.
5. The color scheme is personal
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If it’s clear that someone’s home decor, color scheme, or living space is personal, rather than influenced by other people and trends, that could also be a sign that they’re living a “boring” life. Of course, “boring” isn’t a bad thing. If living a boring life means spending more time living than being on social media or soaking up the newest trend, that’s for the best.
Many people are yearning for a sense of belonging and trying to build a misguided community by trying to “fit in” by following trends, but if these women are following their own internal compass and interests, their living spaces reflect that. They may not have all the excitement of an online presence and newness in trends, but they’re living in an environment that promotes individuality and comfort.
6. Her bedroom revolves around rest
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Whether it’s specific curtains, a comfortable bedspread, or ambient lighting that feels ultra-inviting, you can tell a woman’s life is boring by noticing these small details in her home. By our cultural standards, going out all the time and spending more time outside of the house than inside is characterized as “exciting,” but by scientific standards, appreciating boredom and prioritizing rest is what people need to feel sane and healthy.
Of course, rest is important for cultivating great brain health and physical well-being, but it’s also essential for better relationships, mental health, self-esteem, and happiness. If someone is trying too hard to keep up with an unsustainable social calendar or trying to prove their “coolness” to everyone by leaving the house, only to sacrifice sleep, everything will crumble.
7. There are clearly used candles
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While many people keep their nice things tucked away or fail to use products at home because they’re spending so much time out of the house, people with stereotypically “boring” lives aren’t afraid to use their nice things. Whether it’s expensive candles or comfortable blankets, these women are intentional about making the most of their time at home.
They have rituals that add value to their time at home and their lives, even if they’re not constantly making plans with other people and getting out of the house.
8. There’s a full closet of comfy clothes
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You can tell a woman’s life is boring by noticing small details in her home, especially inside her closet. If she lives in comfortable clothes, wearing pajamas to lounge longer than the average person, chances are she’s not worried about cultivating a closet full of uncomfortable outfits for leaving the house.
There’s a chance she has a few nice options for work or special events, but for the most part, she’s intentional about cultivating a wardrobe that supports her comfort and well-being at home.
9. Everything feels like a time capsule
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If a woman isn’t following trends all the time and doesn’t feel a pressure to constantly update her home decor, there’s a chance her home feels like a time capsule. She’s got a mix of things, decor, and pieces that have lived with her forever — and even if they’re not timely, they work for her.
You might be able to tell when these women’s lives are boring by their lack of “newness,” but just because their material possessions aren’t trendy and new, it doesn’t mean how they spend their free time isn’t exciting to them.
Especially considering that materialist attitudes are often harmful to the mindfulness and well-being of these women in their daily lives, according to a 2022 study, they’re not worried about cultivating a certain “vibe” or “aesthetic.”
10. Her beauty cabinet is simple
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Whether it’s a bare minimum collection of skincare products or a simple beauty cabinet, you can tell a woman’s life is boring by noticing these details in her home. She’s not pressured by social events, trends, or other people to look a certain way or overspend on certain products — she’s only worried about keeping things in her home that play a real role in her confidence and well-being.
Of course, choosing to wear makeup or not doesn’t define a woman’s life or confidence. However, for many of these women, they choose to focus their time and energy on other things.
11. There’s very little clutter
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If a happy, healthy woman with a “boring” life is spending most of her free time at home, there’s a chance that there’s probably little clutter lingering around. She keeps up with her chores and makes sure to clean often, so when she has time for hobbies or rest, she’s not frantically trying to reduce visual clutter to unwind.
While clutter affects brain health and often sparks unnecessary stress in people’s lives, these women’s clean homes and organized living spaces provide them with the space to truly rest and appreciate solitude.
Zayda Slabbekoorn is a senior editorial strategist with a bachelor’s degree in social relations & policy and gender studies who focuses on psychology, relationships, self-help, and human interest stories.
