Brains are born to wander – according to a new study at
Entire networks of the brain are hardwired to wander, so that meandering thoughts switch off when we choose to focus on a compelling task. Interest
ingly, they turn on again by default though.
What does it mean to you? At least 7 areas of your brain could kick in when you rest, or even as you passively listen to a long or boring talk.
Malia Mason at Harvard Medical School showed how dull moments in a day triggering the wandering brain to go gallivanting. Her research team discovered benefits to daydreaming during those mundane moments we all face in a day.
These gray matter meanderings might include …
1. Planning for the future
2. Redirection routines into new adventures
3. Connecting ideas or parts rarely connected – and thereby solving a problem
4. Mulling over dreams or selecting one to jumpstart your week
What does your brain do during dull moments at work? Here’s one to show the boss next time you’re accused of day dreaming at the monthly staff meeting. What do you think?
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