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Originally Posted by Traffic  I have the same problem with daydreaming and it's something I'm currently trying to deal with.
I'm not sure daydreaming is universally bad, I'm sure it has some use to us as human beings, but daydreaming all the time is a form of escapism. And for me, it leads to a lot of procrastination and minimal concentration.
Meditation, I believe is a useful tool in combatting the daydreaming force. The purpose of meditation is generally to develop focus on the reality as it is before you, which is exactly what you're looking to do. I find a relaxed mind to be a focused mind. It's all the gunge swilling about in there that messes you up, distracting you and taunting you at every possible occasion. |
I don't think it's bad either.. It's useful during relaxed times in life.. But my life is pretty busy right now, and I like it the way it is.. I don't have time to daydream.
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Originally Posted by alexb5784 What are you daydreaming about all day? |
I usually think about things I could add to my website, video games I could make, and the future in general.. not a realistic future, an ideal future.
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Originally Posted by SamBeaven Give the zero-tolerance a go. If it doesn't work, maybe you could try setting aside time to do nothing but daydream - I've always interpreted this sort of thing as the subconscious making demands for time to be creative and make stupid stuff up, so maybe if you sit down and do some journalling, or just sit in a chair and dream away for a half hour or so it might help you focus at other times.
I know that probably sounds like a waste of time, but if it can get everything out and allow you to focus effectively it sounds like a better alternative. |
I have an in-depth journal and I get my thoughts out every evening. The thing is, even after I have satisfactorily gone through a certain thought and resolved it, it keeps coming back and popping into my head.
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Originally Posted by StevenA Try removing TV from your life for a month. |
I barely ever watch TV.. but that's a good idea. I never turn the TV on, but sometimes I pay attention when my parents are watching something.