Concept in Definition ABC

Boredom occurs when you experience intense boredom. The word boredom, boredom, apathy, indifference, reluctance or annoyance are some of its synonyms. Curiously, the word boredom comes from Latin, specifically from fastidium, which is equivalent to disgust.

The use of the term

With regard to food, boredom occurs when food they are abhorrent. Thus, if someone regularly eats a certain dish, it can reach a point that they feel aversion and rejection of it. On the other hand, the foods that we dislike also produce disgust or boredom.

Certain repetitive situations are monotonous to us, since they do not provide any stimulus or incentive. When this happens, boredom is produced and it is a sensation of certain sadness and demotivation.

From the point of view of human behavior

A temporary feeling of boredom is a very common and unimportant circumstance and can be easily solved (for example, by doing an entertaining activity). However, when it is prolonged in time it can become a

symptom from a depressive state. Keep in mind that boredom is associated with lack of appetite, laziness and vital fatigue. To overcome boredom and discouragement, psychologists recommend a series of guidelines:

1) incorporate a hobby or hobby into our daily life,

2) establish short, medium and long-term objectives,

3) introduce healthy habits (especially physical exercise and a good nutrition),

4) take care of the physical appearance and

5) incorporate mechanisms reward for self-stimulation.

These tips can be helpful, since boredom creates a certain addiction and some people are "hooked" on sadness. From a psychological point of view, boredom has two versions, one moderate and temporary and the other chronic.

From a philosophical point of view

Some philosophers have addressed the issue of boredom. The Stoics spoke of indifference emotional and apathy. Existentialists have dealt with the concept of existential anguish or life as meaningless. For Schopenhauer, excessive pleasure leads to dissatisfaction. Nihilism is a current that is based on the denial of the meaning of human existence.

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