# A Wandering Mind Is an Unhappy Mind: Here's What the Science Says How to Avoid It

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Podcast: [PRODUCTIVITY](https://stenobird.com/podcast/productivity-6443634)
Published: 2026-05-04T07:00:00+00:00
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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...

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