I’m not asking whether it’s fun (though congrats, if it is), I’m asking whether it does you good.

For example: I wanted to be a writer when I was a teen. While that would have suited me well, I think spending hours alone in front of the computer would have been pretty much a guarantee for depression. I’m so very drawn to spending time alone, I have to force myself to get out at times.

In training dogs, I get to play with puppies regularly. That’s just beneficial all around. I also spend many hours with people I don’t know well. While that is not always easy, it does a lot for my social skills, and I have fun with most groups.

I just started a new job, as moderator on a website. That’s fun, but I wouldn’t say it’s good for me. I’m learning a lot, though – that’s bound to be good for my mind.