Why Watching Movies Isn’t a Waste of Time
There is a big push at the moment to put the screens away, be “more productive,” and stop pressing “still watching” on Netflix while you are in binge mode, and while it can be easy to succumb to the idea that watching TV is wasting your time, it is a load of nonsense.
Anyone can argue about all the different things you could be doing if you were to put down the TV remote, but what about all of the benefits you gain when you don’t?
This piece is going to take a look at why watching movies is not actually a waste of time, a what you have to gain from choosing to sit on the couch over ‘getting some fresh air’.
They Can Change Perceptions
Whether you realize it or you don’t, every time you watch a movie or a TV show, you could be subtly adjusting your perspective of the world. This can especially happen if someone relates to the characters or the plot on the TV, or can imagine being in their shoes.
You don’t have to travel to another country to be immersed in a new culture, story, or idea – and books, movies, and TV shows can allow you to do that for a fraction of the cost and still let you sleep in your own bed.
Movies Can Affect Our Mood
Another reason why movies can be an excellent use of someone’s time is the profound impact they can have on emotions. There is nothing quite like a ‘pick me up’ comedy film when you are feeling down in the dumps or choosing a movie you can have a really good cathartic cry to. It is one of the easiest and most accessible ways to change someone’s mood, which will then go on to impact the rest of their day. This is also why it is worth choosing carefully what you watch. If you feel like you have ‘seen it all before’, then take a look at these Netflix streaming codes to find hidden content!
They Can Aid Social Experiences
Watching movies with friends and family can be special moments shared between you all. When meeting new people, or for those who are not particularly forthcoming, having a film on hand can help ease the tension of ‘doing something’ and can also give you something to talk about after. Even having these shared experiences separately can bring people together; for example, when a show gets released on Netflix, and everyone discusses it after watching it over the weekend.
Movies Can Encourage Action
Watching other people do what you are interested in or would like to do can motivate someone to take action.
This can happen for a number of reasons. It can be inspirational to see someone else (fictional character or not) do something that you want to do, and ‘seeing’ that it is possible can stir someone into making the same moves – especially if the outcome is positive!