Despite what we’re often taught to believe, daydreaming can be immensely useful. Not only can it be a source of pleasure and a way to relieve boredom, research shows that our ability to mentally ...

I recently found myself in that familiar state—lost in a daydream, mentally wandering through fields of possibilities while the world continued around me. “I fell asleep and ate the flowers for a ...

Humans spend a ridiculous amount of time daydreaming; in some individuals, as much as 50% of their time not spent sleeping, according some estimates. The technical term psychologists use to describe ...

Want to feel happier, lighter, less stuck? Try these fun daily activities. Monday Start Doodling Tuesday Write a Poem Wednesday Daydream Thursday Do 10% More Day 3 of the Creativity Challenge is ...

It’s no secret that daydreaming can be a way to distract yourself in a less-than-cheery situation. But this doesn’t just apply to a boring meeting or a long run. It also applies to serious life ...

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For some people, “maladaptive daydreaming” might be a more accurate diagnosis than attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to a new study published in ...

A new article in the Journal of Clinical Psychology (Theodor-Katz et al., 2022) recommends adding “maladaptive daydreaming” to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Proposed ...

Often derided and the topic of many a teacher’s report card comment daydreaming, or mind-wandering, is generally seen as an undesirable activity, especially among school-age children from whom the ...