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A Wandering Mind Is an Unhappy Mind: Here's What the Science Says How to Avoid It
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- PRODUCTIVITY
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- May 4, 2026
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- 267
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Summary
We're covering what mind wandering is, why the research says a wandering mind is making you unhappy, and 3 ways to take control of a wandering mind so you can be more present, more productive, more creative, and happier. STUDY CITATIONS Killingsworth, M. A., & Gilbert, D. T. (2010). A wandering mind is an unhappy mind. Science, 330(6006), 932. DOI: 10.1126/science.1192439 Make sure you hit "FOLLOW" in your podcast player so you never miss an episode of the PRODUCTIVITY Podcast SUPPORT OUR...