Turns out, being lazy can be a good thing. Although it may feel counterintuitive to slow down and take a step back from your usual grind, science shows there are many physical, mental and emotional benefits to letting go of structure and routine from time to time.
, tells Yahoo Life,"'Lazy' typically means unfocused [and] unstructured." Although lack of focus and structure might sound like the fast track to getting absolutely nothing done, that couldn't be further from the truth, Marshall says.
Here’s what science has to say about the psychological benefits of ditching structure and focus in lieu of laziness — at least once in a while.Journal of Experimental Psychology: General finds that simply sitting and thinking — allowing your mind to wander — enhances creativity and the ability to problem-solve. Researchers did a variety of experiments in which people were required to predict how much they might enjoy simply sitting and thinking without any distractions like eating, walking around or checking a smartphone. As it turned out, participants found the"lazy" experience more enjoyable than they anticipated.
“When we let ourselves unwind or unfocus, we allow our mind to be more effective and flexible,” explains Marshall, who adds that this kind of thinking can lead to a creative insight or understanding something in a new way., a Pasadena-based psychologist, tells Yahoo Life,"When we're on our screens, we're missing out on social opportunities to connect.
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