Bad Habits That Are Actually Good for You

Believe it or not, some bad habits are good for you. Sadly, our parents didn’t think so and they used to stop us from doing them. Let’s look at eight "bad" habits that are actually good but in moderation.

Fidgeting

If you tend to wiggle a lot, your mom probably tried to stop it and your partner has probably tried to as well. However, fidgeting is really good for you because it burns more calories and keeps your blood moving. This is especially true if you have a job that requires a lot of sitting. Sitting is possibly worse than smoking, so anything that can undo that damage is a good thing.

Gum Chewing

Sugarless gum is really good for you. If you have the right dental work or your own teeth, chewing gum burns calories, helps you eat less, freshens your breath, and also cuts down on cavities.

Video Games

While there may be some games that aren’t worth the added benefit, playing video games helps develop fine motor skills, keeps the mind nimble, and can relieve chronic pain by taking your mind off the problem.

Daydreaming

Finding a way to allow your mind to get bored enough to be able to daydream is very good for your mind and it also helps with goal setting. You cannot create amazing goals if you can't daydream.

Swearing

Swearing has always been considered inappropriate, but studies show that people who swear appropriately tend to have less stress in their lives. Remember that swearing is completely different from a slur. A slur is something you say about a person, whilst a swear word is just an expletive.

Messiness

If you are a messy person, take heart; you’re likely also very creative. Messiness is sometimes a sign of creativity.

Sleeping in Late

They say that "the early bird gets the worm," but do they? Sleeping well and getting enough each night is important to your health and brain function. If sleeping in won’t cause you to get fired or miss something important – go for it.

Passing Gas

Everyone passes gas every single day. Passing gas is good for you because it’s a normal activity. It gets rid of built-up gas in our digestive tract, preventing bloating and pain.

Final Word

Of course, you don’t want to do some of these things when other people are around, but it’s okay to accept some of these things as part of who you are and part of life.

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