I would emphasize having a dog as a pet- this can be very rewarding and the companionship is perfect. It also translates into having things to do…walking the dog…feeding the dog…caring for the dog…they do not refer to it as man’s best friend for nothing…
I can’t say I’ve experienced boredom in many years. That was something I remember from my twenties. There’s a world of possibilities around us. And plenty to do. Thinking outside the box. Try something different. You might surprise yourself.