Why Our Minds Wander

Name: Why Our Minds Wander
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SKU: 9781801292788
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Understand the Science and Learn How to Focus Your Thoughts

By Arnaud Delorme

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In Why Our Minds Wander by Arnaud Delorme, the author explores the nature of mind-wandering and its impact on our lives. Delorme delves into the mechanisms behind why our thoughts drift, examining the benefits it might bring in terms of creativity and problem-solving. The book offers a blend of scientific insights and personal strategies to harness wandering thoughts for personal growth and development.
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Why Our Minds Wander by Arnaud Delorme delves into the fascinating world of the wandering mind, exploring why our thoughts drift and how this impacts creativity and problem-solving. You might enjoy it if you're interested in understanding your own cognitive processes or are looking to enhance focus and mindfulness in daily life. It's perfect for those curious about the science behind daydreaming and how it can be harnessed for personal growth.

Why Our Minds Wander is where science meets spirituality. Arnaud Delorme PhD examines the science and theory behind why we daydream, examining its potential purpose. He shows you how to tame your 'monkey mind' and offers easy techniques that will enable you to develop the skill of mind wandering to improve your mood and foster greater creativity.

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We all daydream; we've all experienced that moment when we suddenly realise that instead of paying attention in a meeting or reading a book, our mind has wandered. In that moment, our conscious mind has detached from the current task at hand and drifted elsewhere.

Our attention is a powerful lens which allows us to pick out and filter relevant details from the vast amounts of information our brains receive. So, how does our brain decide where to go when it wanders? Why does it focus on one thing over another? How important is daydreaming and why do we do it?

Traditionally, daydreaming was considered to be a single state of mind. However, recent research has shown that not only are there different states of daydreaming, but these states are actually governed by different neurological pathways, meaning not all mind wandering is the same!

In Why Our Minds Wander, Arnaud Delorme PhD examines the science and theory behind why we daydream, examining its potential purpose. He shows you how to tame your 'monkey mind' and offers easy techniques that will enable you to develop the skill of mind wandering to improve your mood and foster greater creativity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801292788

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 224

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Arnaud Delorme Education & Reference Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Arnaud Delorme, PhD has been studying human consciousness for the last 20 years. He is a CNRS principal investigator in Toulouse, France, a member of faculty at the University of California, San Diego, and a research scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences. He is a long-term Zen meditator, and has taught in India on the neural correlates of conscious experience in a Master's degree program for the Birla Institute of Technology. He resides in Hawaii, USA.