It’s official: watching cat videos helps you feel more energetic and less stressed out — especially at work!

I don’t think we needed a study to know that, but an assistant professor at Indiana University Bloomington took it upon herself to get proof positive that watching cat videos gives people an endorphin rush. Turns out that cat videos decrease negative feelings and increase positive ones and that most people who watch the videos at work only do it for the little “pick me up.”

And it’s not like there’s a shortage of videos to watch. Felines are the most popular category on YouTube with 26 billion cat videos viewed last year alone. That’s billion. With a B!

Assistant Professor Myrick says, “Even if they are watching cat videos on YouTube to procrastinate or while they should be working, the emotional payoff may actually help people take on tough tasks afterward.”

So take a short break and watch some Grumpy Cat. It’s good for you. And if you get caught? Refer your boss to Professor Myrick’s study.

Your “Purrfect Procrastination” Gift Guru,
Linda