If you frequently give yourself permission to doodle, wander, and be totally unproductive, Laurel, and you actually relish such interludes, I can guarantee that your genius, creativity, and productivity will increase exponentially.
I've seen it happen a billion times.
Through the roof,
The Universe
Operative words, Laurel, were "frequently," "permission," and "relish"; does not work with "stingily," "regret," and "guilt."