How daydreaming can improve your mental health & cognitive flexibility + tips to get the most out of your “Thinker” moments

The Dr. Leaf Show

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.7 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 22 March 2021

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 SHOW DESCRIPTION: Although it may seem contradictory, letting your mind daydream is actually really good for your mental health! In this podcast I talk about the many mental and physical health benefits of just letting your mind wander, and how to do "thinker" moments correctly so you get the most out of these moments. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-we-need-more-thinker-moments-the-mental-health-benefits-of-daydreaming-doodling OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Athletic Greens (a daily all-in-one superfood powder): To get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF. -InsideTracker (a science-based company that analyzes your blood, your DNA, your lifestyle and nutrition habits, and tells you how to live, look, age, and perform better, based on your unique biology): Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insidetracker.com/DRLEAF. -NED (highest quality, organic, full spectrum CBD): To get 15% off your first order and free shipping visit helloned.com/drleaf or use the code DRLEAF at checkout. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 4:00 Why daydreaming is so good for your mind and brain 4:20 The mind is always active, even when you are asleep 5:55 How daydreaming harnesses the power of your mind 6:42 What is a thinker moment? 7:20 Why the brain needs to rest 8:00 How thinker moments reboot the brain 8:10 How thinker moments improve mental and brain health 12:00 The science behind daydreaming 17:33 How thinker moments bring balance in the brain 20:20 How to use thinker moments to improve your health ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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0:44.1	Hi, I'm Dr. Caroline Leif and welcome to my podcast, cleaning up your mental mess.
0:54.8	Well, I'm excited to talk to you today about something that is really important and that
1:00.3	is daydreaming.
1:02.1	So today's podcast, we're going to talk about the importance of daydreaming and how it
1:06.3	actually helps boost your mental health and increase your brain health and your brain
1:10.8	resilience and your intelligence.
1:13.1	But before we do that, I just want to remind you about my new book.
1:17.0	For those of you that haven't yet picked up a copy of my new book, then you grab it and
1:20.6	show you cleaning up your mental mess, same name as this podcast, if you haven't yet
1:25.2	picked it up, get your copy.
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