Here's something bad about streaming services like Netflix

Do you or someone you know binge watch shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, or other streaming services?

Maybe you're a Law and Order fanatic, your spouse is diehard watcher of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, or your sister can't get enough of How To Get Away With Murder.

So what's the problem with having an insatiable appetite for these shows, you ask?

As with all else, too much of something is never healthy.

More time spent watching episode after episode and season after season of myriad series could mean:

More time being sedentary and snacking, which translates into more pounds

Unless the series offers some intellectual value, you're bound to consume content that doesn't flex your mental muscles as much as, say, a documentary would

Neglecting chores, work you've brought home, and other items on your to-do list

Less time for loved ones, whether your kids or friends

Depriving yourself of valuable sleep

There's no question that these streaming platforms are all the rage now since so many people are holed up in their houses or apartments in conformance with stay-at-home orders.

And don't get me wrong: I'm all for watching shows that tickle one's fancy.

It offers a form of much-needed distraction, especially during these unusual times we're living in.

But rather than spending upwards of 5-10 hours a day glued to the TV, computer, or phone streaming content, it'd be more sensible to:

Take periodic breaks

Go for a walk between episodes

Get all chores and errands out of the way rather than leaving them for the end

And let's be real: Where is the fun in getting through an entire series in one night?

Try to go a day or two at least between episodes so as to build a little suspense/anticipation. That's precisely what we had to do in the old days, before Netflix and Amazon Prime were on the map.

When in doubt, you can't go wrong with a little moderation.

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