1. Improving your health

Doing origami is very relaxing, and comes with all of the benefits of mindfulness and other meditation practices. Folding is also very good for flexing your brain muscles and improving eye-hand coordination. Even some of the simplest patterns can exercise your visual reasoning skills. With giant origami, you can even get some exercise.

2. Helping you with math

Origami, like many other parts of life, has a heavy basis in math. Next time you're stuck on a geometry problem, try reasoning it out with paper folding. Plus, it's a lot more fun than calculus.

3. Making an awesome gift

If you're broke but still want to give your friends and family something for Christmas, origami is a really cheap and unique gift. A lot of patterns can be found on the internet, and you can even just use notebook paper. Get ready to impress all of your friends with your craftiness.

4. Adding a formal touch to your outfits

If you ever find yourself going out last minute, not to worry. Even you don't own a single tie or piece of jewelry you can still find a way to spruce up your clothes. With everything from origami ties to broaches, you've got it covered. Plus, your paper accessories are sure to make you stand out.

5. Impressing someone special

Fresh cut flowers are expensive and can be a sad reminder that your love will eventually die too, along with those carnations. Paper flowers are cheap, original, and low maintenance. Plus, since they aren't actually alive, they can be kept for a long time.

6. Keeping your desk organized

Why buy a desk organizer when you can make one? With so many patterns and paper designs, your office decor will never get old.

7. Preventing boredom

Origami can give you something to do, no matter where you are. And unlike anything digital, you'll have something to show for your wasted time.

8. Being cool

Doing origami will always set you apart, and is a great non-sequitur for events and parties. It makes you seem handy, smart, and sophisticated.