That's how I feel as well :D Its a constant battle. And a reason my sims can't have nice things. And also why I try to keep them busy at all times. And turn on Talk radio or classical music on the stereos, and lock the computers for everyone. Because they just can't stay away.
I do feel they're acting on their emotions more than traits/lifestyles/etc. Sim is inspired, they head straight for the nearest easel, focused sims will head for chess tables or observatories (with the last one being more attractive). But, how I wish they would actually act on their whims by themselves! I see it as things they want to do, so why are they not doing those things? Instead they would fill their little lives with pointless wastes of time.
