What Causes ‘Daydreaming’ and Why Do We Do It?

Daydreaming is like a mini adventure inside your head. When you're daydreaming, your brain goes on a little trip while you're still sitting there. You might imagine flying like a bird or having a superpower, it’s fun and helps your brain rest.

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Imagine you're sitting in class and your brain suddenly takes you on a trip to space, that's daydreaming!
You’re waiting for the bus and all of a sudden you imagine yourself as a superhero fighting crime.
Your teacher is talking, but you're thinking about what happened at lunch, this is your mind wandering.

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