7 things that are labeled 'bad habits' but are actually proven to be good for you

Reddit users asked for examples of habits that are counted as "bad" but are actually good.

Fidgeting, fidgeting in your chair and shaking your leg is actually good for you.

Crying can be beneficial, helping to relieve stress and restore emotional balance.

Napping at work during lunch breaks can revive and refresh you, according to the Mayo Clinic .

Talking to yourself in public has been seen as an oddity at best and a sign of a mental disorder.

Some research shows that talking out loud to yourself can actually help with organization, focus and attention.

Night owls have superior cognitive function compared to early birds.

Gaming in the 80s and 90s were convinced that video games were going to be the world.

Studies have shown it improves problem solving, critical thinking, multi tasking, decision making and decision making.

Proven to relieve stress and tension, and is an acceptable outlet for your emotions which doesn’t hurt any real people." "Gaming is healthy - so long as it doesn't prevent you from other healthy activities!".