The Psychological Importance of Wasting Time It’s good to check out once in a while.

[DGUtley]

The Psychological Importance of Wasting Time It’s good to check out once in a while.


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There will always be an endless list of chores to complete and work to do, and a culture of relentless productivity tells us to get to it right away and feel terribly guilty about any time wasted. But the truth is, a life spent dutifully responding to emails is a dull one indeed. And “wasted” time is, in fact, highly fulfilling and necessary.


Don’t believe me? Take it from the creator of “Inbox Zero.” As Oliver Burkeman reports in The Guardian, Merlin Mann was commissioned to write a book about his streamlined email system. Two years later, he abandoned the project and instead posted a (since deleted) blog post on how he’d spent so long focusing on how to spend time well, he’d ended up missing valuable moments with his daughter.


The problem comes when we spend so long frantically chasing productivity, we refuse to take real breaks. We put off sleeping in, or going for a long walk, or reading by the window—and, even if we do manage time away from the grind, it comes with a looming awareness of the things we should be doing, and so the experience is weighed down by guilt.


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[stjames1_53]

Paige Spiranek ............ wadaswang..................she's a good golfer from what I hear..........
I take my breaks on the banks of the Pigeon River with the trout.

[Peter1469]

Time management.

[HaleighOrozco]

I absolutely agree with you on the importance of taking breaks and not being consumed by a constant need for productivity. It's refreshing to see someone embracing the idea of "wasted" time and recognizing its fulfillment and necessity. The story about Merlin Mann is a reminder that life is about more than just ticking off tasks on a never-ending to-do list.

[stjames1_53]

Time management.

mebbe..............but I found in the past, impromptu mini-vacations, road trips as it were, provided a nice breath of fresh air between plans.
Sometimes, plans can get set aside.

[HaleighOrozco]

I absolutely agree with you on the importance of taking breaks and not being consumed by a constant need for productivity. It's refreshing to see someone embracing the idea of "wasted" time and recognizing its fulfillment and necessity. The story about Merlin Mann is a reminder that life is about more than just ticking off tasks on a never-ending to-do list.

Additionally, I’d like to mention that being aware of the main signs of mental illness, including neurosis, is incredibly important for everyone. Recognizing the symptoms early on allows us to take appropriate measures to prevent the progression of the illness and seek the necessary support and treatment.

[carolina73]

It's a great reason to have a dog. Twice a day I have to take a break from whatever I am doing to take her for a walk. If I take the phone out on the walk she gives me a dirty look.

[Peter1469]

It's a great reason to have a dog. Twice a day I have to take a break from whatever I am doing to take her for a walk. If I take the phone out on the walk she gives me a dirty look.

I take a short break each hour for a fitbit walk.

[stephenpe]

If wasting time is a boon too good mental health then I am the most stable one here. I can waste time while doing anything.
Dont be a stranger , HO. Nice to have new people post here...........

[DGUtley]

I really need to learn that skill.