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Renowned cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Nathan Spreng advocates for letting the mind wander, considering it a healthy activity for the brain. However, some research suggests that excessive mind-wandering may be related to a decrease in well-being.

So is mind wandering a good thing, or a bad thing?

In this short video, Guillaume Tremblay, a nurse practitioner at The Royal’s Brockville Mental Health Centre discusses the ins and outs of mind wandering. Learn the difference between "zoning out" and "tuning out," and how intentional mind wandering within a backdrop of awareness contributes to good mental hygiene, enhances mental well-being, and fosters creativity.

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Mental Hygiene is a form of preventative maintenance, and the concept of doing small things daily that support our mental health. We know that we should shower, brush our teeth, and get a good night’s sleep daily to stay on top of our physical and dental hygiene, but there’s currently no guidance around daily maintenance of our brains.

By committing to spending as little as 10 minutes per day on mental hygiene practices, research shows that they can have a significant impact on improving your overall wellness. One of these practices is positive psychology.

Learn more about mental hygiene at https://www.theroyal.ca/mental_hygiene.