Start daydreaming to increase problem solving skills!

Daydreaming might not be such a bad thing after all. It helps the brain tackle life’s more complex problems, a new study has found.
“Mind wandering is typically associated with negative things like laziness or inattentiveness,” said study coauthor, Kalina Christoff, psychologist at the University of British Columbia, who led the study. “But this study shows our brains are very active when we daydream — much more active than when we focus on routine tasks,” she added.
“When you daydream, you may not be achieving your immediate goal — say reading a book or paying attention in class — but your mind may be taking that time to address more important questions in your life, such as advancing your career or personal relationships,” said Christoff.
The quantity and quality of brain activity suggests that people struggling to solve complicated problems might be better off switching to a simpler task and letting their mind wander.
Until now, the brain’s “default network” — which is linked to routine mental activity was the only part of the brain thought to be active when our minds wander. However, the study finds that the brain’s “executive network” — associated with high-level, complex problem-solving, also becomes activated when we daydream.