Hello,
Clock (or watch) checking is perfectly acceptable, so long as the act of checking that time does not cause undue stress or become a distraction in and of itself. Personally, I love to keep track of the time I spend on work-related activities because it serves as a great measurement tool for my productivity.
Of course, too much of anything can be bad, or in the wrong context as well, i.e. what would my girlfriend think if I were constantly checking my watch while having a "romantic" dinner? ....not so good to be checking time in that context.
If you find your clock-checking behavior impeding on your life, then perhaps a habit change to reduce that behavior would be wise. But if your clock-checking helps you be more productive and get things done, without causing undue stress, then no harm no foul.
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