I am always fascinated with brain processes that are mysterious (or at least unknown to me) and their affect on our behavior. According to yet another brilliant article by Jonah Lehrer from WIERED (oh yeah, I am definitely becoming a groupie), it is OK to just let the mind wander.
Furthermore, Not only that it is NOT unproductive, it actually makes us be MORE CREATIVE!
Furthermore, Not only that it is NOT unproductive, it actually makes us be MORE CREATIVE!
Fun fact: Did you know that the brain consumes more energy during daydreaming than it does during periods in which we are focused?!
This image is a detail taken from a beautiful Mercedes Benz add: called "Left Brain Right Brain"
(Advertising Agency: Shalmor Avnon Amichay/Y&R Interactive Tel Aviv, Israel)
Before you start gazing at the screen and let your mind wander, you should know that there are different types of mind-wandering, and not in all of them patients exhibited increased creativity (you'll have to read the article to know the distinction ). Click HERE to link to the full article.
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