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Smaller children rest after the summer term and perhaps re-acquaint themselves with their parents. It is those in between, beyond childhood but yet to be granted full entry to the adult world, who are often left adrift. They have no work and nothing to do. Youth, hormones and boredom mix dangerously."
In short, it seems that loose ends become loose cannons.

Less well known is the incident of boredom in adults. Perhaps that is because adults are consumed more with family and work responsibilities, so there is less time to reflect on boredom. But notably, adults diagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) are most prone to the incident of boredom. Such adults may resort to impulsive actions, distractions, procrastination and hyperactivity to countermand boredom or their fear of boredom. It is advisable that such adults choose a career path with a variety of challenges that suit their personality and attitudes. It is suggested that where possible, "boring" tasks should be completed in the morning, (when energy levels are at an optimum), leaving the more "interesting" tasks as a goal/reward for the afternoon.

The hardest question of all is how to prevent the incident of boredom. The answer tends to be a guide rather than an absolute truth. Avoid letting inner mental spirals, rituals, motions and habits dominate your lifestyle. Internal attitudes and external experiences should work together to create a varied lifestyle. Passivity and complacency lead to boredom. Personal drive and a will to secure quality experiences set the framework for an interesting, "non boredom" reality.

Bibliography
"The Independent" http://www.independent.co.uk/o pinion/commentators/terence-bl acker/terence-blacker-we-need- to-wage-war-on-teenage-boredom -457004.html Friday 13th July, 2007
Attention Deficit Disorder Association http://www.add.org/articles/wo rktraps.html
10 Ways to Conquer Boredom http://www.lifehack.org/articl es/lifehack/10-ways-to-conquer -boredom-and-feeling-too-busy. html

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