All articles tagged with #mind wandering
Research indicates that ADHD is linked to increased creativity, largely due to a tendency for the mind to wander, especially deliberate mind wandering, which may be harnessed for positive outcomes and treatment strategies.
New research presented at the ECNP congress suggests that ADHD is linked to higher creativity, potentially due to increased mind wandering, especially deliberate mind wandering, which may be harnessed for positive outcomes and tailored treatments.
A study from Osaka University has found that mind wandering and self-generated thoughts are associated with a specific pattern of brain activity known as "sharp-wave ripples," which originate in the hippocampus, a region crucial for memory. The research, conducted on patients with epilepsy, revealed that these sharp-wave ripples were more prominent at night, suggesting a link to sleep, and were associated with more vivid and imaginative thoughts when the mind wandered. Understanding the brain regions and activity involved in these states may have implications for conditions such as autism, attention deficit disorder, and well-being.
A study led by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis reveals that as we age, our minds wander less and older adults are more likely to be distracted by pleasant thoughts rather than worries. The study, which included both younger and older adults, found that younger adults were more likely to have negative thoughts when their minds wandered, while older adults were better able to focus on the task at hand. The findings suggest that older adults may be able to tune out negative thoughts and perform better overall. The researchers hope to conduct further research to better understand the causes and consequences of wandering thoughts and potentially develop strategies to help younger adults redirect their focus away from negative thoughts.