Are You Suffering from Mind Wandering Deficit?

Sleep deprivation is a concern — so is the lack of idle time.

The lack of idle time is a growing concern — just like sleep deprivation

How often do you let your mind wander?

Your brain may be your most precious resource, and you are only using a small portion of its capacity.

We confuse being always on with being productive.

But, busyness doesn’t make you prolific — it just keeps your mind working. You are pushing the engine to the limit, but not getting its full power.

Jonathan Schooler, a professor of brain sciences at the University of California is concerned about this growing syndrome:

“In the same way we can experience a sleep deficit, I think we can experience a mind-wandering deficit.”

Mind-wandering deprivation can be as harmful as lack of sleep. Your brain needs to rest from time to time — that’s how you connect the dots.

Everyone can benefit from idle time, not just creatives.

Great ideas show up unexpectedly. The best solutions occur in a moment of sudden revelation, not when your brain is busy.

Reframe your relationship with boredom

“Time is o…