BUDAPEST — We’ve all been there — sitting in a meeting or classroom, only to suddenly realize we haven’t heard a word in the last five minutes because our thoughts drifted elsewhere. That sinking ...
Mind wandering is an intriguing phenomenon; the average person spends up to 50% of their waking hours in this semi-dreamlike state. While it is notorious for undermining performance on tasks requiring ...
Share on Pinterest Allowing our minds to wander during mechanical tasks could actually help boost our learning capacity, a recent study suggests. Image credit: Lucas Ottone/Stocksy. Daydreaming may ...