By Candace Corner for CareerBuilder:
After a long day at the office, keeping all of your emotions in check and your work in focus, you could use a little de-stressing to wind down. Here are some bad habits that could actually work to your advantage if you work 'em the right way:
If you regularly settle down to devote hours of your free time to Halo, or you nestle into your wheelie chair on your daily lunch break to conquer a round of Minesweeper, you're probably a gamer - or you're really good at hiding it. The truth is, a little time in fantasy land could be just what you needed.
Dr. Kathleen Hall, founder of the Stress Institute and author of A Life in Balance: Nourishing the Four Roots of True Happiness, recommends 10 to 15 minutes of online computer play to refresh and get you ready to work. Even video games can have a positive effect if you keep your play time to a minimum. Current studies show that certain games and game time can actually help kids concentrate.
