If you're struggling with single life and finding it a big bore, then read on. Lack of activity and people in our lives can also bring depression, and depression can be a real challenge to overcome as a single adult alone.

What's the best cure for boredom and a depressed life? Turn it around and make something positive out of it by helping other people and getting involved in the world around you. Here are some great tips if you're bored and want some ideas of things to do as a single adult.

• Send flowers to someone for no reason
• Send a card to say you care
• Put your arm around someone hurting
• Find a charity and support it regularly
• Help at the local homeless shelter
• Become a friend to another lonely person

• Volunteer Opportunities Nationwide at Volunteer Match
• Volunteer Opportunities Abroad at ProjectsAbroad Sponsor an exchange student
• Become a foster parent visit National FosterParents Association for information
• Become an advocate for the elderly*
• Become a victim's advocate*
• Become a Big Brother/Big Sister
• Volunteer through your local single organizations.

*check with your local and state governments for opportunities.

• Travel with single groups Singles TravelInternational
• Take a class at your community center
• Start a local singles dinner club
• Find a hobby and pursue it
• Go to concerts, plays, or sporting events
• Try something new you've never done like sky diving!
• Check out places to meet others with similar interests at MeetUp.Com
• Take an Adventures for Singles
• Join a local hiking club
• Take dance lessons
• Travel

With 95 million singles in the United States you're bound to make friends. It's not always about finding a date or a mate, it's about meeting others, finding needs and filling them, helping others when they're down and out, and getting involved in the world around you. You'll be surprised how much it will turn your life around.