One advantage of busy is that it can distract you from stressful or upsetting thoughts. An alternative distraction is mindfulness - to not be busy, but to conc

One advantage of busy is that it can distract you from stressful or upsetting thoughts. An alternative distraction is mindfulness - to not be busy, but to concentrate totally on whatever you are doing, as if it were a meditation. This one also helps you to do a good job.