Let Your Mind Wonder
Until recently daydreaming was generally considered either a waste of time or a
symptom of neurotic tendencies, and
habitual daydreaming was regarded as evidence of maladjustment or an escape from life's realities and responsibilities. It was believed that
habitual daydreaming would
eventually distance people from society and reduce their effectiveness in coping with real problems. At itsbest,daydreaming was considered a compensatory substitute for the real things in life.
As with anything carried to excess, daydreaming can be harmful. There are always those who would ubstitute
fantasy lives for the rewards of real activity. But such extremes are
relatively rare, and there is a growing body of evidence to support the fact that most people suffer from a lack of daydreaming rather than an excess of it. We are now beginning to learn how valuable it really is and that when individuals are completely prevented from daydreaming, their emotional balance can be disturbed. Not only are they less able to deal with the pressures of day-to-day existence, but also their
self-control and self-direction become endangered.
Recent research indicates that daydreaming is part of daily life and that a certain amount each day is essential for maintaining
equilibrium. Daydreaming, science has discovered, is an effective relaxation
technique. But its
beneficial effects go beyond this. Experiments show that daydreaming significantly contributes to
intellectual growth, powers of concentration, and the ability to interact and
communicate with others.
关键字:
英语文库生词表: