The silver lining of a mind in the clouds: Interesting musings are associated with positive mood while mind-wandering

The silver lining of a mind in the clouds: Interesting musings are associated with positive mood while mind-wandering

The negative effects of mind-wandering on performance and mood have been widely documented. In a recent well-cited study, Killingsworth and Gilbert (2010) conducted a large experience sampling study revealing that all off-task episodes, regardless of content, have equal to or lower happiness rating...

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Main Authors: Michael S. Franklin, Michael D. Mrazek, Craig L. Anderson, Jonathan eSmallwood, Alan eKingstone, Jonathan eSchooler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
emotion
mind-wandering
mood
daydreaming
experience sampling
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00583/full

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