Different types of thoughts are meaningfully tied to our emotional well-being. By understanding these connections, we can identify new ways to support and improve our mental health.
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Research shows that “deviant” workplace behaviour is more widespread than some may think.
Mind wandering is often confused with daydreaming, but they are not the same thing.
Spontaneous trips down memory lane: why and how the mind wanders.
Maladaptive daydreaming affects about 2.5% of people.
Your background and life experiences seep into the mind’s eye, quietly shaping whether you believe your dreams can come true.
Plus, new research into what happens in our brains when we daydream. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
When you lose focus or your mind goes blank, sections of your brain may be having a quick snooze.
Technology has made many aspects of daily life much easier. So why do we still feel so overwhelmed?
Daydreaming may seem like a fun, harmless way to pass time, but evidence suggests that it could be bad for your mental health.
We are usually told that daydreaming is a waste of time and mental power, but the ability to daydream offers us tremendous flexibility in our daily lives. The frequency with which we daydream suggests…
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