gossip
Idle talk or rumor, especially about personal or private affairs of others -- wikipedia.
Activities
scammer
Request: Scammers prey on naïve people and swindle them into giving up goods, usually cash. Phishing for credit card info is one of the most common.
nail biting
"very common, especially amongst children. 25-30 percent of children bite nails" -- wikipedia.
playing the piano
By request.
planning a day
Calibration of this activity, by request.
escapism
"the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy" -- Google dictionary.
debating/arguing on the CC Database
Request: It seems to go nowhere and is draining based on the one’s I see and have engaged in on the database. Differs from a genuine discussion which tends to end with common acknowledgment or mutual agreement which benefits both parties.
sunbathing
With the intention of health and mood benefits, not vanity or tanning -- by request.
monkhood / monasticism
by request: "a religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work."
having a business
By request. Includes the normative range within consciousness for having a business.
Buddha statues in the home
can it bring peace, positive energy, good health and prosperity? By request.
helping others help themselves
the mere intent and commitment to generosity can stimulate neural change and make people happier -- psychologytoday.
waste of time
the devotion of time to a useless activity -- Wordnik.
playing video games
Request: As a generic activity, like "reading books" etc. Is there intrinsic negativity to it?
sauna
Increased frequency of sauna bathing is associated with a reduced risk of sudden cardiac death, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality --wikipedia.