The Most Common Guilty Pleasures

4. Celebrity Gossip

There are countless shows and magazines that focus entirely on keeping the public up-to-date on what is going on in the world of celebrities. Since many say they do not care what their favorite actor is eating for lunch or what the newest Victoria’s Secret model does in her work-outs, the number of people who actually read celebrity articles may be surprising.

Resisting the urge to click on those links promising juicy gossip is not always easy to do, and reading up on the world of celebs every once in awhile will do no harm in the long run. Keeping it to a minimum is probably wise, though, and it is important to maintain a firm grasp on reality.

3. Binge-Watching A Series

As Netflix rises in popularity, it becomes much more normal to hear that friends or co-workers spent the evening binge-watching their favorite show. With the ability to play one episode right after the other, commercial-free, the urge to keep watching just one more becomes hard to resist.

This is another indulgence that is fine in moderation, but if every night is spent watching hours upon hours of television, it would be wise to take a break. Too much screen time means an increased risk for vision problems and can eventually lead to some painful headaches. On top of that, maintaining regular social interaction is important for mind and body health.