We've all experienced a moment when we suddenly realise that, instead of paying attention in a meeting or while readings book, our mind has wandered. In that moment our conscious mind has drifted from the current task. Recent research has shown that there are different states of daydreaming, and these states are governed by different neurological pathways. But how does our brain decide where to go when it wanders? Why does it focus on one thing over another? And can daydreaming be used to boost our wellbeing? Here, Arnaud Delorme, Ph.D., answers these questions and examines the science and theory behind why we daydream, and its potential purpose. He shows you how to tame your "monkey mind" and offers easy techniques that will enable you to use mind wandering to improve your mood and foster greater creativity.