Bad habits never go away easily and they often form the subject of our new year resolutions which most of them are unable to keep. Well, one need not worry much about that, as it has been found that some bad habits can actually be blessings in disguise, sounds too good to be true, right? The following article will throw light on some benefits of common habits that are considered to be bad.

Coffee:

We read very often in papers that coffee is not good for health. You will be surprised to know that caffeine helps reduce the risk of kidney stones and gallstones. It also helps in increasing the rate of metabolism of an individual which helps in burning calories faster. Research has also proven that two to three cups a day of coffee can counter depression symptoms and diabetes due to old age.

That doesn't mean we must have cup after cup of our favourite beverage. Ideally, two to three cups of coffee is considered to be good. So, now you can enjoy your hot cup of coffee that you thought would do more harm than good.

Daydreaming:

How many of us remember being tapped on the back to wake us up from our reverie? Daydreaming is not only a habit of kids, but many grown ups also indulge in this practice which is considered to be a waste of time and a past time of sluggards. 

But a study done at the University of British Columbia concluded that sometimes allowing your mind to wander about actually increases your potential to solve problems in a better way. The reason behind this is that, when you daydream, the part of the brain that works toward problem-solving becomes more active.


Angry birds:

We are taught from childhood never to express our anger and to be as calm and well behaved as possible. Losing temper every now and then is considered to be bad, but research points out to the fact that if you bottle up your emotions, there comes a point where it knocks you off. Releasing pent up anger sometimes helps in releasing stress, and is also found to reduce the risk of a heart attack, which can be caused due to suppressing of emotions. 

Therefore, it seems that expressing anger sometimes is okay as it relieves our stress immediately, but it doesn't give us the license of turning into a hot head.

Chewing gum:

Chewing gum is a favourite past time of students in class or players on field. Many people who find chewing a gum irritating may not be pleased to know that chewing gum, according to research, can help improve both short and long-term memory. It also helps you to lose weight as the satiety center of the brain is stimulated which makes us feel full and eat less. Always go for the sugar free ones. Chewing sugarless gum has been shown to increase the flow of saliva, thereby reducing plaque acid, strengthening the teeth and reducing tooth decay.

Be careful not to have your mouth full during a meeting or a formal occasion. Besides, the gum must be safely disposed in a bin.

Messy room:

It is said that a clean room is a reflection of a clean mind. Many feel an aversion to messy people and untidy rooms. But studies have revealed that it is beneficial to keep one's surroundings 'relatively clean', and not absolutely pristine. Too much of cleaning leads to the destruction of all harmless germs along with the bad ones.

Kenneth Rosenman, M.D., an internal medicine and environmental expert says, "The huge push to disinfect our homes isn't healthy, a little messiness is OK." 

So, you see, some bad habits are not as bad as we perceive them to be, but remember too much of anything is not good. As Ryan Robbins has said, ' Everything in moderation, and there is a perfect balance in this life if we can find it'.