Still Waters Posted March 19, 2012 #1 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Catch yourself daydreaming while washing the dishes again? If this happens often you probably have a pretty capable working memory, new research suggests.This mind wandering, it seems, actually gives your working memory a workout.Working memory is the mental work space that allows the brain to juggle multiple thoughts simultaneously. The more working memory a person has, the more daydreaming they can do without forgetting the task at hand. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taun Posted March 19, 2012 #2 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Then I must have the greatest working memory in human history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBanana Posted March 19, 2012 #3 Share Posted March 19, 2012 i think my brain is a superbrain though, i rarely live in this world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaraKitty Posted March 20, 2012 #4 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Makes me feel good about not paying attention in class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
failturner25 Posted March 20, 2012 #5 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Now I don't feel so bad for wasting my time daydreaming so much. My imagination is more fun than most things nowadays (what with me being grounded) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishgent Posted March 20, 2012 #6 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Catch yourself daydreaming while washing the dishes again? If this happens often you probably have a pretty capable working memory, new research suggests. Later research found that although you have a pretty capable working memory you have pretty dirty dishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitat Posted March 20, 2012 #7 Share Posted March 20, 2012 And here I was thinking my mind wandered off routinely because I had the attention span of a gnat. Apparently I'm not alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted March 20, 2012 #8 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Daydreaming is good... WHEN you are given time and peace to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
failturner25 Posted March 20, 2012 #9 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Daydreaming is good... WHEN you are given time and peace to do it A.K.A. During the time I am supposed to do homework...but don't expect many pleased teachers the next day. Another good time is when I'm lying in bed waiting to go to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishgent Posted March 20, 2012 #10 Share Posted March 20, 2012 A.K.A. During the time I am supposed to do homework...but don't expect many pleased teachers the next day. Another good time is when I'm lying in bed waiting to go to sleep. Dont worry. Next time your teacher complains about your homework not being done point her in the direction of the above link and say that you have better ways of improving your brain's capacity to take in information than wasting time on homework Oh how I wish the internet had been invented during my schooldays. I had no excuses lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckys_Mom Posted March 20, 2012 #11 Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) Dont worry. Next time your teacher complains about your homework not being done point her in the direction of the above link and say that you have better ways of improving your brain's capacity to take in information than wasting time on homework Good grief lol Edited March 20, 2012 by Beckys_Mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orcseeker Posted March 20, 2012 #12 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I tend to do this for repetitive tasks, I have done it so much to the point that I can induce emotions from my imagination. At some points I was catching myself almost talking out loud at some of the imaginations and performing the same movements and snapping back to reality. Weird stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMark Posted March 20, 2012 #13 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Dreams are such mysteries. So far, scientists are even 100% sure why we dream but they have said that it seems like it is essential for the mind. Also it is said that every mammal dreams. I really enjoy dreaming and take them seriously during my spiritual introspection. They are, for me, really good indicators of what's going on in my inner-self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Fluffs Posted March 20, 2012 #14 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Now I have an excuse for when I daydream at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRIPTIC CHAMELEON Posted March 20, 2012 #15 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Ah yes looking out the window with a happy gaze & your mind blissfully of in never never land then your rudely awaken by the desk lid being slammed down by the teacher, good days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emin Posted March 20, 2012 #16 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Fantastic!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Star Posted March 20, 2012 #17 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I prefer to use creative visualisation than just anything goes day dreaming. It seems to make my dreams come true but that's just a thought : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudSix Posted March 21, 2012 #18 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Judging by these comments everyone's daydreaming! I think that daydreaming is awesome, i find my self doing it for half an hour in the middle of the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
failturner25 Posted March 21, 2012 #19 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Dont worry. Next time your teacher complains about your homework not being done point her in the direction of the above link and say that you have better ways of improving your brain's capacity to take in information than wasting time on homework Oh how I wish the internet had been invented during my schooldays. I had no excuses lol Probably the best idea I've heard all week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drayno Posted March 21, 2012 #20 Share Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) In school I often got berated for day dreaming. Good to know that my mind is just healthy. Or was, anyways. Edited March 21, 2012 by Drayno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcalmebubba Posted March 22, 2012 #21 Share Posted March 22, 2012 an to think i use to get in trouble for"day dreaming" when i was growing up such things of the unknown world was so mis read by the stepfather an the cult like church he assed with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcalmebubba Posted March 22, 2012 #22 Share Posted March 22, 2012 an to think i use to get in trouble for"day dreaming" when i was growing up such things of the unknown world was so mis read by the stepfather an the cult like church he assed with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THitsugaya Posted March 22, 2012 #23 Share Posted March 22, 2012 daydreaming is awesome, I have just recently daydreamed about the best story I have ever thought, and am now in progress of writing it up. how I love my healthy brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasuvicci Posted March 23, 2012 #24 Share Posted March 23, 2012 It makes me wonder. A regular conversation with a classmate or an acquaintance does not use a lot of "memory"(comparing to pc ram). So if I'm not daydreaming while talking to someone where does all this unused memory go...It must be that this level of communication is too low level for my taste and so I don't practice it very often....Id rather live in my own little world and use as much "memory" as i can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniqueWolf Posted March 27, 2012 #25 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I think that it depends on when day dream and how much of your thought process is in the daydreaming. Also, if you don't daydream at all, well meet with me I always wanted to meet an alien. (and I mean no offence if that offended anyone) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now