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humor The Daily Mash 2026-06-03

Study Finds Skiving Work, Scrolling Phones, And Eating Takeaway Boost Mental Health

Forget meditation; apparently, calling in sick to work, endless phone scrolling, and devouring greasy takeaways are the real keys to inner peace. Who knew sloth and gluttony were so therapeutic? Therapists, take note!


COUNTRY walks and meditation aren’t the only boosters for mental health. These easy everyday activities also bring wonderful benefits. <p><strong>COUNTRY walks and meditation aren’t the only boosters for mental health. These easy everyday activities also bring wonderful benefits: </strong></p> <p><strong>Skiving work</strong></p> <p>Weekends and holidays are obviously great ways to destress, but can’t compare to the full-body feel-good sensation of emailing your boss at 8.58am to say you won’t b...

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