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The Overlooked Benefits of Netflix

Watching TV Can Be Good For You

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1. The lazy man's library

Netflix is full of engaging documentaries that range from topics such as the food industry to historical accounts. There is no limit to the amount of information one can learn from the numerous shows and movies available.


2. Gather around the modern dinner table

Especially in college, schedules are so hectic it's difficult to coordinate for meals. But Netflix offers the perfect opportunity to do so, as it lulls people in and results in roommate bonding and takes it to a whole new level.


3. Laugh

Laughing is one of the best things you can do for yourself, it keeps your spirits high and your mood elevated. People that laugh more have also been shown to live longer lives.


4. Memory improvement

In order to stay engaged in multiple seasons of shows, a certain degree of remembering characters, events and plot points is necessary in order to understand particular components. Netflix's secretly been testing your memory all along....


5. Perfect small-talk content

Sometimes it's hard to make conversation without mentioning the weather or popping out a "how's your morning?" following the all-too-similar "how are you today?". Instead, you have a subject to discuss that's full of passion, excitement and investment of both parties.


6. Learn new facts and new places

It's amazing the amount of information you perceive without intending to; from watching movies you're exposed to new countries and places as well as new vocabulary and phrases.


7. Can inspire

Several movies, documentaries and TV programs provide insight or share stories that are so inspirational it's hard not to feel motivated after watching.


8. Motivation to exercise

While the act of watching Netflix itself may not make you want to drop everything and go for a run, the ability to watch while running on a treadmill or biking at the gym can provide enough distraction people are actually motivated to go for it.


9. Helps language learners

For those trying to learn English (or another language thanks to the language preferences), they can immerse themselves into immediate exposure of the language, picking up new phrases and words.

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