1. Distract Yourself

Plan your day, keeping yourself busy, and always having something to look forward to, so you won't have to turn to food to distract yourself from the fact that you have nothing to do for the moment.

Instead of using food as your distraction, try to keep yourself busy and productive. When you do start feeling bored, turn to a list of activities that don't involve food, like going for a walk or journaling.

2. Drink Water

On occasion, you may find yourself asking whether or not you're really hungry.

You may not be starving, but you could eat, so why not go ahead and do so just to keep yourself busy? When that feeling hits, you should turn to water instead.

Drinking water can help curb cravings and it will also give you a chance to reset and think of something more productive that you can go do instead.

3. Stop Yourself

Before you head into the kitchen to grab a snack, get yourself in the habit of being mindful and waiting a few minutes before you allow yourself to.

For instance, you might say you have to wait 20 minutes before you get your snack.

Typically, by bypassing your initial craving, the feeling will pass altogether and you will have found something else to fill your time.

4. Opt for Healthy

While the best way to overcome boredom eating is to not give in to your food cravings at all if you do find yourself heading into the kitchen, be sure you opt for a healthier choice.

Keeping unhealthy snacks out of reach, and out of the house, altogether will prove extremely beneficial for your long-term eating habits and health.