I have noticed, like I sure every parent in the world has noticed that when my kids spend time in unproductive ways it nearly always results in a complaining, whiny frame of mind. The opposite effect is also true—when my kids spend time being productive they develop a happy, positive, can do, frame of mind. So what is productive use of time and what is unproductive use of time? Productive use of time is when we are either learning, doing, or relaxing. Unproductive use of time is obviously the opposite—when we are not learning, doing or relaxing. Here is an example, if I were watching TV but allowed my mind to consistently worry about getting home work done. I am not relaxing because my mind is worrying, and I am not getting the home work done. If I were to watch the TV and keep my mind there and not let it wander off to the homework I would at least be resting and rechanneling my energy for future activities. When we engage in extended periods of unproductive behavior we are essentially buring the candle from both ends. in conclusion the biggest point I want to make is when resting, really rest. Don’t allow your mind to wander off to things that you can’t do anything about at that moment. Keep your attention directed to what you are doing, throughby enoying your relaxtion time.