Daydreaming for problem-solving Scientific research shows benefits of day-dreaming

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One study by Cornell University (Ithaca, US) found that employing brain areas linked to ‘off-task’ mental states – including daydreaming or reminiscing – enhances performance on certain complicated mental tasks (See first link).

Other studies have shown more benefits of daydreaming, such as the enhancement of creative problem-solving and increased memory function (See second and third link).