Guess what?  When you space out, you’re actually problem-solving:

Daydreaming might feel like the ultimate waste of time, but it’s just the opposite. Recent research from Dartmouth College suggests that during daydreaming, your brain may actually be processing important issues that aren’t relevant at that immediate moment — anything from strategizing about tonight’s dinner to wondering about your kid’s mysterious bug bite. So forgive yourself for spacing out during that boring PTA meeting: Though you may not even be aware of it, you’ve got other things on your mind.

Just because your idea of "organized" is scattered or mixed up doesn’t mean you’re necessarily slower or less efficient; you may just have your own system. And if you’re naturally a little sloppy, what really wastes time is struggling to maintain strict order. Sure, always searching for your keys isn’t exactly time efficient, but think of the treasures you’ll discover in the depths of your bag!

And there’s additional good news for gossipers:

Gossiping, whether positive ("Lily’s pregnant!") or negative ("Lily is definitely gaining weight"), is a great way to pass some time, according to research surveyed by the Social Issues Research Centre in England. Gossiping helps us relate and bond with our peers over shared values. In fact, it may even increase your endorphin levels, which reduces stress and lowers your heart rate. No wonder they call it the "gift" of gab.