We do a lot of waiting, we wait while processing a document, waiting for an appointment to arrive, waiting in a hospital, waiting on a train, waiting during travel, and so forth. What do you usually do while waiting? Here are some ideas to avoid boredom while waiting:
Write an article. If you have your electronic notepad the better. Write at least the outline or what comes to your mind. If you cannot come up with a full article, think of possible title topics that you can expand later when you are back in your workstation.
Reading newspapers or any available reading materials. Magazines usually help writers to generate new ideas.
Fix your bag. Check for unnecessary papers and dispose them already (depending where is your location, do not do this if you are in an open public location)
Appreciate your environment. If you are inside the room, look around and appreciate the interior of the room. You will be able to think of ideas for writing or for your home.
Be sociable or connect online. If you are generally a sociable person, try to start a conversation with the person next to you. Just check if the other is also interested in a conversation.