Does Boredom Lead to Trouble?

Boredom is defined as the state of being weary or restless due to the lack of interest. People consider that being in this state can cause trouble, while others think that boredom can lead to good, positive and productive activities. Does boredom actually lead to trouble? Or does boredom contribute to bettering ourselves? Personally, I think the answer could be both. Boredom does not lead to trouble in every single case, but it cannot be denied that in other cases it definitely does.

The real answer of what boredom conducts to, belongs in the self-control disciplines at home brought unto those who are bored. For example, if a child is raised correctly, and educated in the correct way, the kid will not get into any trouble when he/she is bored, he/she will try to find something productive to do with good and positive impacts rather than doing something that is wrong to stop feeling bored.

Many people, including adults, fight against boredom by trying new and already done activities. In The Conquest of Happiness Bertrand Russell said: “Boredom is ... a vital problem for the moralist, since at least half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.” (Blaise)

This quote states how people get into trouble when bored. The fear of boredom, which is one of the biggest tortures in life in my opinion, forces people to find a way to cease this feeling. Many will do anything to prevent being bored, including illegal activities like underage drinking, using drugs, etc.

Although there are cases of boredom being ceased in not the best way, there are also various examples of options to get rid of the feeling the adequate way. Some examples could be going out with your friends, cleaning and organizing your home, doing your hobbies, etc. For instance, in the book The Benefits of Boredom by Austin Kleon said: “Creative people need time to sit around and do nothing. I get some of my best ideas when I’m bored.” From my perspective, this quote is both right and beautiful, expressing the fact that you should not be busy the entire time.

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