The mental processes that take place during mind wandering have been revealed in the latest research, which also emphasizes the cognitive and emotional advantages of sharper focus.

When people turn 60, they sometimes lose their keys or forget the names of movies they love, and when that happens, they wonder: Is this the beginning of cognitive decline? Or  worse, are we going to get dementia? .. more..

People will have divergent views of you from the time you're born until you die. If you're not careful, their ideas will dominate your mind, ruling out any of your own ideas.

Our lives may be greatly affected by the views we have about ourselves and the world.

Everybody has had those days when everything seems too much to handle and we just want to curl up and go to sleep.