A wandering mind can do important work, scientists are learning - and may even be essential
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2008/08/31/daydream_achiever/?page=3
One of the simplest ways to foster creativity, then, may be to take daydreams more seriously. Even the mundane daydreams that occur hundreds of times a day are helping us plan for the future, interact with others, and solidify our own sense of self. And when we are stuck on a particularly difficult problem, a good daydream isn't just an escape - it may be the most productive thing we can do.
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