10 Bad Habits That Might Actually Mean Youre Smarter Than You Think

10 Bad Habits That Might Actually Mean Youre Smarter Than You Think What habits come to mind when you think of your badeanstalt habits? Is it frequent Netflix binges that keep you looking less than bright-eyed in the mornings? Or maybe its the three plus cups of daily coffee that gives you the jitters?fruchtwein of the time, when we talk about bad habits, we are forced to take a hard look at the minute or major things we do on a consistent basis, and see how those things might be holding us back from being our best selves. For example, some bad habits like not asking for what you want from life, or while at work, couldkeep you from getting a promotionor something else.But not all bad habits, are in fact bad or totally detrimental. Quite the opposite actually, there are some behaviors that were once thought of as negative, that can be part of a healthy lifestyle so long as you dont let those bad habits run amuck.Ahead, are 10 formerly bad habits, that might just be good for you, and m ay even may even mean that youre smarter than you think.1. Nail-bitingA 2016studyfrom the American Academy of Pediatrics followed 1,000 kids from the age of 5 and found that when the kids were 5,7,8, and 11, about one-third of the kids their nails or sucked their thumbs.Allergy tests performed when the participants were 13 and 32 years old, found that the habitual thumb suckers and nail biters had lower chances of developing allergies.2. ProcrastinationWhile we typically associate procrastination with laziness, your procrastination could mean that you simply wait for the right time to get certain things done. And waiting for the right time gives you more time to fully develop creative ideas.3. Running LateUsually, being a chronically tardy part doesnt bode well, and can jeopardize personal and professional endeavors. But according to The New York Times conversation with Diana DeLonzer, author of Many late people tend to be both optimistic and unrealistic, and this affects their perc eption of time, she said.So while it may be great to believe you can get a lot done, with only a little bit of time, it can occasionally backfire by making you perpetually late.4. Chewing GumStudieshave suggested that chewing gum may reduce stress levels and help you feel more alert.5. ComplainingThe need to vent is a very human thing. But if you find that you have become that person who is always lamenting abouteverything, there is a way to do it in more mindful ways.Business Insiders Anisa Purbasari said that An effective complaint is about an issue that can be remedied and is addressed to someone who has the power to fix it.6. Keeping a messy workspaceIf your desk or workspace is always in a state of organized chaos, it might be beneficial to you.Someresearchhas suggested that a messy desk could indicate that you are goal-oriented in other ways.7. Using the words like and umEvery college public speaking course has drilled into us that filler words need to be banished from our voc abularies. But like, yourumscould mean that youre hardworking and even more memorable when you speak.8. DaydreamingTheHarvard Business Reviewcited astudythat found that daydreaming for 12 minutes while working on a particularly difficult task can help with finding a solution once you return to said task.9. GossipingTheres such a thing as prosocial gossip and it is much healthier than simply bashing others.Unlike gossiping for the sake of gossip, prosocial gossip involves sharing negative judgments about a third party, but where the shared information could protect the recipient from antisocial behavior or exploitation, according toNPR.10. FidgetingTapping your fingers at your desk or tapping your foot may not be a bad thing. AUK study, found that fidgeting appeared eliminate the association between long sitting times at work and mortality.--Tiffany Curtis is a Philly-based freelance writer, podcaster, and sex positivist whose work focuses on empowerment for women of color, race and culture, and sex positivity. She has written for sites likeBlavity,Refinery29, andHello Giggles.