When 'bad' is good

Fidget Spinner   (Photo by Arni Dagur)

The Ten Commandments do not directly address behaviors such as fidgeting and daydreaming. 

Nevertheless, many humans have come to the conclusion that such pastimes are downright bad.  We are taught from grade school onward to sit quietly and pay attention.

But who knew that fidgeting can actually “increase your metabolism,” and that daydreaming can help to “boost your

problem solving abilities”?  And while we’re (sort of) on the subject, did you know that losing your temper can be healthy?  That “a messy environment can be good for productivity”?  And that saying no can help to prioritize that which is truly important?

So go ahead and stretch those “bads” just a bit.  See whether that pile on your desk makes you chug right along.  Turn down that tantalizing offer to chair yet another committee, and put your feet up instead.  There now, isn’t that better?  Life can be good if allowed some wiggle room.

Resources

http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/wellness/10-bad-habits-that-are-actually-good-for-you/ar-AArNUma?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=BHEA000 

Copyright Setpember 19, 2017 by Linda Van Slyke   All Rights Reserved