Most humans take pride in being productive. Throughout their waking hours, they stay active, attending to their career, family chores, hobbies, exercise, social media and other modern duties. Unlike our distant ancestors, who faced more physical challenges but likely had less stressful lives, modern humans often eschew "down time;" taking time to relax and let our minds wander is relegated to the rare vacation.
But regular periods of solitude, relaxation and unforced thought are, in my opinion, healthy; better yet,, these respites augment creativity and make us more productive in the long run. Our brains, essentially complex computers, are bombarded with data throughout the day and require adequate sleep to function properly; the addition of rest periods, when we purposefully shut-off unnatural, external input, expands that physiologic recovery .
No doubt, some will question or even criticize our need for down time but, those of us who relish it, recognize its benefits. Constantly doing something does not equate to productivity.
