DaydreamingTop of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 1686, Segment 6
Sep 14, 2021 • 17m
Go to any doctor’s office waiting room and what will you see? Almost everyone is on their phones. It’s rare these days to see people just thinking when they have nothing to do. One study even found that more people would prefer to give themselves an electric shock than sit with their thoughts. Why don’t we enjoy just plain thinking? University of Florida psychologist Erin Westgate offers tips on making thinking a more pleasurable experience. (Segment produced by Cole Cummings)