Cons Of Being Bored Essay

Imagine you’re watching the season finale to your favorite TV show. You know you’re about to see the best part, you’re on the edge of your seat, your eyes are peeled, but then all of a sudden, the power goes out and the TV turns as black as night! Your home alone and all of your friends are busy and you have nothing to do. You some candles and try to figure out what to do. After a while you give up and you are SO bored! Usually you don’t mind being bored, but today is different. Although boredom is not as common as it was about twenty years ago, many adolescents now struggle with being able to keep themselves entertained. While there are both pros and cons to being bored, let’s focus on some of the cons. First of all, the ability to do nothing is a skill that most people don’t have. Many people feel restless when they are bored and they cannot easily entertain themselves. They are prodded by an intense desire to change what they do on a daily bases. On the other hand, people that have the skill to be able to do nothing, usually are people …show more content…
Have you ever heard the expression “Bored to death”? Well that might not be wrong. People who are easily bored are at higher risk for depression, drug addiction, alcoholism, gambling, hostility/ anger, or poor grades. People who are bored frequently are more open to doing/ trying new things if they think that it will entertain them. Other people may believe that being bored is a good thing for you because when you are bored you could discover new hobbies that you enjoy. I think they are wrong because you can discover new hobbies whenever you want, and you do it randomly. In conclusion, try to fill boredom with exercising, reading, crafting, or do something with friends or family. Although boredom is not all bad, there are are much more cons to boredom than there are pros. Even when you’re home alone, try and find something to entertain yourself