5 Bad Habits That Could Actually Lead To Better Life Qualities

Everyone has a bad habit such as running late, chewing gum loudly, biting your nails, etc. and usually you are yelled at by parents and friends and told to quit your bad habit. I mean they are called bad habits for a reason because they cause more harm than good, right?

Well, there are a few bad habits that may actually prove to have a silver lining according to Business Insider. The following are 5 bad habits that actually lead to better things or qualities in life.

1.  Running late all the time.  If you always think you can cram in more things than you have time for, you're probably an optimist and you're just doing it to a fault.  People who are late a lot tend to be people who expect the best, even when it's not realistic.

2.  Chewing gum. It's actually good for you in a few ways.  It can make you feel more alert, boost your mood, and reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

3.  Daydreaming.  Studies have shown it can help you be more creative.  One study at Harvard found that zoning out for about 12 minutes while working on a difficult task can help you find a solution when you return to that task.

4.  Using filler words like "um" and "uh."  More and more research is finding that filler words actually help us absorb what someone's saying.  Also, people who are hardworking and highly conscientious tend to use more filler words.

5.  Complaining.  But only if you do it right.  People who complain effectively tend to be happier than people who just vent.  So what does "complaining effectively" mean?  It's when you complain about something that can be fixed.  And you direct your complaint to someone who can do something about it.

For more bad habits with a sliver lining, check out the full article here.