“Hello? Is anyone in there?”
If your friends say this to you often, accompanied with the snap of their fingers, you may be a daydreamer. In today’s fast paced world where we do our best to be more productive than ever, it isn’t the most appealing identity. Daydreaming is usually considered a vapid activity characterized as your head floating to the clouds like balloons do.
But what if a wandering mind is a great mind?
Psychiatrists are starting to believe this to be the case, with studies that prove daydreaming may be a benefit to the brain rather than a setback. So if you’ve zoned out while reading this, chances are you’re a day dreamer. But if you’re still doubtful, here are 10 signs to help you out:
- Your mind wanders during conversations. You can’t help but have conversations in your head while conversing with your friends…if you can focus on them, that is.
- You pace while you think. There’s something strangely comforting about walking back and forth in the comfort of your own room. That’s because…
- You have thoughts that stimulate you the way caffeine does. They usually come with vivid images along with a nice soundtrack, courtesy of your ITunes.
- You love to people-watch. From listening to the saxophone player street perform to watching how a couple interacts on their first date at the movies, most of your daydreams are inspired by those around you.
- Long walks in parks is your favorite past time. There’s nothing like a nice walk along a blooming garden to enhance your daydreams as well as your creativity. Which means…
- You’re creative. With awesome dreams like yours, it’s almost impossible not to express them through stories, songs, or paintings.
- You have insomnia. You try to sleep, but that awesome dream of you being a global punk rock star just won’t leave you alone.
- You always think outside the box. With perspectives almost no one has ever considered, you’re likely the most innovative person in your group of friends or even in your workplace.
- You have the perfect romantic partner. They’re everything you’ve ever dreamed of…literally. But don’t be ashamed, it helps to know what you like in a person.
- It’s the perfect escape on a bad day. If you’ve gotten the stink eye by the Starbucks barista or had to pick up a Fedex package in the middle of nowhere, chances are you’re going to take a well-deserved vacation in la-la land.
