Mind wandering is an intriguing phenomenon—the average person spends up to 50% of their waking hours in this semi-dreamlike state. While it is notorious for undermining performance on tasks requiring focused, sustained... Read more »
Gross, M., Raynes, S., Schooler, J. W., Guo, E., & Dobkins, K. (2025). When is a wandering mind unhappy? The role of thought valence. Emotion, 25(3), 671–682. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0001434 Key Takeaways The study explores how... Read more »