Claire Zedelius

Claire Zedelius is an assistant project scientist in the Psychological and Brain Sciences department at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research focuses on mind wandering, creativity and curiosity. She earned her Ph.D. in social psychology from Utrecht University in the Netherlands.

Science

Daydreaming Might Make You More Creative—But It Depends on What You Daydream About

By Claire Zedelius

We all daydream all the time, but not all daydreaming is equal. While most mundane mind wandering won’t prompt inspiration, new research suggests that frequently engaging in certain kinds of daydreams might lead to greater creativity.