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A wandering mind can actually support us and what we want to accomplish.
42:51 - 44:22 (01:31)
Summary
A wandering mind can actually support us and what we want to accomplish. Research shows that when the mind wanders, we think about our goals 14 times as often as when we're focused on something.
ChapterThe Link Between Mind-Wandering and Future-Thinking
Episode#453 - Chris Bailey - The Most Important Principles Of Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses how mind wandering helps us plan and come up with new ideas.
44:22 - 45:25 (01:02)
Summary
This podcast discusses how mind wandering helps us plan and come up with new ideas. The speaker gives an example of how we mentally plan during mundane tasks like taking a shower and mentions research done on different types of mind wandering.
ChapterThe Link Between Mind-Wandering and Future-Thinking
Episode#453 - Chris Bailey - The Most Important Principles Of Productivity
PodcastModern Wisdom
Our mind often wanders to the future and our intentions, including our goals and plans.
45:25 - 48:30 (03:04)
Summary
Our mind often wanders to the future and our intentions, including our goals and plans. Making tasks more enjoyable, like listening to a podcast while doing chores, cancels out some of the negative triggers associated with the task.