If worse comes to worse, make a list of things that need to be done that you don't enjoy doing (clean your room, write thank-you notes from Christmas, whatever). If you can get yourself to do the stuff on the list, it may not be fun, but it will pass the time, and you'll get some chore or other out of the way. (I'm a mom). If you're stuck at work, school, or a boring mandatory meeting od some sort, make the list anyway, as well as things you want to get done that you'd do if you weren't there, etc. It will make you look like you're taking notes, and people will think you're diligent. (I get bored, too)