What does one do when afflicted with boredom and distress

The questioner : Peace be upon you. And upon you be peace. This is a question via telephone. She says: Honorable Shaykh, when it is Friday, she is overcome by some distress, boredom, and tedium. What is the cause of that, Honorable Shaykh?

The Shaykh : I do not know what the cause is, but whenever a person is overcome by some distress or boredom, let him relax for a while and then renew his energy. Let him increase the remembrance of Allah and seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan. Praise be to Allah.

The questioner : I mean, specifically on Friday, it is the most common thing.

The Shaykh : Yes. Does she commit a sin if she is distressed by this day, or by this distress, or by the happiness of this great day, Friday? I think—no, I do not think her tedium is because of the day itself. But this is something that overtakes her on Friday. Perhaps, for example, she was busy with study or a job during the days of the week, occupied with what she was doing, and her chest was not tight. Then on Friday, she becomes free.