Research shows that regularly taking time out to wonder and ponder (or lazing about, if you will) can have a multitude of benefits at any age. According to the experts, we just need to consciously make it a priority.
“The nine-to-five is a prison we are used to!” says clinical mindfulness consultant and educator Charlotte Thaarup.
“Sticking our toes outside these bars feels like we’re not conforming but that’s a good thing. It’s healthy to come out of routine and to allow ourselves to fill the time with things we enjoy doing. You only have one life, right?”
According to positive psychology expert Dr Tim Sharp, we not only need to plan to be idle, we need to totally change the way we think about idleness.
“Too many of
