....is good for you!
"A 2012 psychological study found that daydreaming -- passive though it may seem -- actually involves a very active brain state, which is why the wandering mind can sometimes stumble upon brilliant insights and sudden connections. The researchers credit this phenomenon to the fact that daydreaming correlates with our ability to recall information in the face of distractions. Recent neuroscience research has also found that daydreaming involves the same brain processes involved in imagination and creativity.
"I worry about people who spend all their empty time when they're not in conversations listening to music or podcasts or things like that, and not leaving any space to just daydream," says Klein."
The above is from an article I received in a newsletter that I get by email. The entire article can be found here: How To Train Your Brain It talks about five steps to train your brain to see what others don't see. It mentions that feeling you get when you have one of those "ah ha" moments and suddenly everything becomes clear(er). I found it to be an easy (and short) read and quite interesting. The older we get, the more trouble we have with our brains (and bodies), so finding ways to stay engaged is important. I like that it's good to day-dream!! Who knew?!
I hope your Monday has gotten off to a good start. Mine is the usual, at work and staying too busy. Some day-dreaming time would be welcome right now, but I did get a good bit of it over the weekend! LOL Wishing you a good evening! Thanks for stopping by. Peace, love & hugs!
Can't wait to read this article! And, I love day dreaming! Have a great week, Terri!
ReplyDeleteI sure could use some brain-training. The other day we were talking about a local sheriff who lived near us and who always took his wife with him when he would go out on a call and for the longest time I couldn't remember his name. Well it has been many years since he was sheriff.
ReplyDeleteAs I get older, I want to take care of my brain. Thanks for the tips.
ReplyDeleteYou know so much of my life - especially when I was younger - dreams actually saved me...
ReplyDeleteMy brain must be in good shape. I'm a day-dreamer. My mother and some of my teachers got upset when they "lost me". Little did they know, huh?
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a good Tuesday. ♥
I've always been a daydreamer! Good to know I haven't been wasting my time!
ReplyDeleteI think it is in the same category with meditating. It gives you time to step back from the hurly-burly of life and escape the pressures.
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