In our fast-paced world, being busy has often been stigmatized as stressful ... your brain releases dopamine, a ‘feel-good’ chemical associated with rewards and satisfaction.

If you’re finding yourself pinching pennies in retirement, another good way to stay busy is to find a hobby ... planting new flowers in your garden, or even doing a massive clean-up and declutter.

For adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), staying busy doesn’t always mean being productive. You might spend hours answering emails ...