Boredom

Ibbad Hussain Boredom is Bad You are sitting on the couch thinking of what to do next but cannot then is somewhat called boredom. The mind is feeling weary because, one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity. Usually this happen when you have thing to do or run out. There are different types of boredom one is when you repeat stuff, the other is timing. Boredom is such a large part of day life that it is somewhat surprising the word only entered the language with Charles…

Is Boredom Really That Bad? Did you know that boredom can trigger creativity? Being bored is what most people fear, but could being bored be an essential part of life? Many studies have found that being bored can bring you and those around you together while also helping you to keep in touch with your emotions. Imagine you're on a family vacation and your phone is sadly left on your bed at home. Scary right? Not entirely. By being involved in family outings and activities, it could actually…

My perspective of boredom has changed since I took Write 100 Bored to Tears. Initially I thought boredom was only an emotion you felt when you had nothing to do, but it is deeper than that. According to Peter Toohey, author of Boredom: a Lively History boredom is "confinement" and an emotion that is felt when you are put in "predictable or repetitive" situation. It also "generates imaginative vitality" (Spacks 1). Boredom can be both a beautiful and dangerous emotion. At the beginning of a he…

Boredom Within The Puritan Lifestyle In 1692, rumors of witchcraft began to scatter throughout the town of Salem, Massachusetts. Among the many accusers of witchcraft, the most common offenders were teenage girls (“Salem Witch Trials”). The Witch trials are believed to have happened for three possible different reasons: the effects of ergot poisoning, a boring puritan lifestyle, and to gain land or economic prosperity. Although many theories exist, the Salem Witch Trials most likely occurred…

Kierkegaard’s Spheres of Existence and Boredom Many forces can motivate an individual; boredom will be the main force discussed in this paper. In Kierkegaard’s sphere of existences, the aesthetic sphere mainly deals with the problem of boredom. The intent of this paper is to explain how boredom is actually necessary and good through Kierkegaard’s sphere of existences. Kierkegaard explains the how the aesthete has a shallow existence because of boredom and the unsustainability of their lifestyle…

Boredom can be bad for you in many instances like leading to heart disease because there is decreased heart rare and exercise. There are two different types of boredom for instance there is situation dependent boredom and situation independent boredom. Each type can be alleviated easily but most people do not care to take care of this issue. Overall boredom could be a danger to mental and physical health. This is more of an issue than others think. Situation independent boredom is believed…

Boredom is the lack of excitement at any given moment that causes one to look to outside means to entertain themselves. In today’s modern age people have become dependent on their electronic devices as a way to cope with what seems like never-ending boredom. With all the technological advancements made in the last 30 years, younger generations have had life easier than people who didn’t live with laptops, smartphones, or television. With little to nothing to care about with their daily lives,…

Boredom is good for you Ever do something crazy while bored? It's because your brain is very active and your brain becomes creative. For me when I was a kid being bored was the time I got to know myself or to plan my dreams out. As a kid I was creative I would make something out of nothing. Bottom line is that you can do anything and everything and being bored can embrace that. For my first point I would like to touch on as a kid for Christmas I would always ask for…

I understand the things I learn at school after I get home and am resting. I mean, who really understands the material when they first hear it? People disagree over whether or not we need boredom, or downtime in our lives. Kristen Lewis provides evidence for both sides of the argument in her article “Is Boredom Really That Bad?” I believe that there should be a time in everyone’s day to not have mind-simulants around them. “According to Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, a neuroscientist form the…

10 Signs of Boredom in Your Dog http://cdn3-www.dogtime.com/assets/uploads/gallery/dachshund-dog-breed-pictures/side-5_680-453.jpg It is not always easy to make out boredom in children and adults. They may seem restless, unhappy, or detached, depending on the individual. Actually, dogs and small children are alike in their need for physical and mental stimulation. Dogs too like children do not like to be left alone. While some emotions may be difficult to identify, boredom is one that most…