Daydreaming: Meaning, Aspects, Types, and Quotes

The echo of dreaming while awake is an abstraction of reality, one is detached from what is really happening and the perception is something very diffused - it’s reality replaced by fantasy.

Especially happy and pleasant thoughts, hopes, or… ideas, that you imagine, do come true and then you experience them when you are awake.

Long ago, daydreaming was considered a lazy hobby for people who lacked interest in life. During the 1950s psychologists warned parents and teachers not to let their children daydream or else they would be trapped in some kind of neurotic or psychotic state of mind.

Today’s advanced studies have shown that daydreaming can be more beneficial and coincidentally enough, it helps stimulate the mind. It is said that the average human being daydreams about 50% of the time of their waking life in their entire lifetime.

Positive aspects of daydreaming:

Daydreaming is said to be the key to unlocking hidden talents in us that we never thought were possible. Now people who let their minds wander shouldn’t be discouraged, but rather - excited. Although there are two different types of daydreamers, optimists, and pessimists. Here are the positives of fantasies.

• The ability to solve problems faster
• Generation of new and improved ideas
• Helps eliminate useless bad thoughts that sometimes cloud our judgment
• Explore new heights that are not possible for human existence
• Live your own personal fantasy
• Improve children’s language skills and their performance in school.
• Some of the best ideas come from us daydreaming. (eg. man on the moon and the internet, etc.)
• Helps your mind, body, and soul
• Maintains good relationships and organize thoughts
• Increase the level of productivity in your life
• Improves focus to help achieve goals.

Negative aspects of daydreaming fantasy:

Too much of anything in life is a bad thing. Although the positive benefits of daydreaming outweigh the negatives, there is still a fine line between a daydreamer and someone who lacks motivation.

People who are always pessimistic and think negatively will daydream negative thoughts.

By nature, this would keep the person in a downward spiral. The following list provides you with all the negatives of indulging in a daydreaming fantasy:

• Daydreaming causes car accidents and burns your food on the stove
• Spacing out during important meetings or at school leads to missing out on vital information
• Lose focus and forget important information
• Daydreaming is bad for people who suffer from constant negative thoughts
• Unable to get out of a bad depression.

Types of daydreaming:

When we daydream, tons of thoughts and images run through our minds at any moment. Daydreams help us when we think positively but they also hurt us when we think negative thoughts.

Each waking dream has its own uniqueness and is personal to that person. Most fantasies are never told to other people but are kept deep within the person. Some dreams are so strange or embarrassing that people never tell people that they are daydreaming. Depending on the person and the mood it can influence waking sleep.

Below we will show you all the different types of daydreams humans experience and what they mean.

Catastrophe

These types of daydreams involve our downfall or natural disasters. Basically, anything you can feel is the worst scenario that can happen to you or others around you in which you will think of the “Dream of Catastrophe.” To cure this negative behavior you may want to meditate or think positively.

Victory

Victory dreams are fun and exciting. Although the reason we have it is that we want attention. There is nothing wrong with being noticed once in a while. If you are not the type of person who receives attention all the time, you are more likely to have a fantasy of this nature. Learn to be more assertive and less shy.

Hiding

Sometimes we “hide” in our fantasy and go to a deserted place or a fantasy island. The reason is to get away from the stresses of life because it can become overwhelming at times. You may want to take a break and slow down.

Sex

Sexual fantasies are usually the most fun and exciting. You have the ability to put yourself in situations or feelings that we never thought were possible. Sex and love are usually the most common in daydreams. We have such dreams when we are not satisfied with our love life.

Revenge

When we daydream about revenge, we usually think of hurting or hurting someone that we don’t like. Revenge fantasies are not as bad as we think. If you are daydreaming about killing, you are releasing the angry energy that you hold within yourself. It’s like hitting a bad punch or going to the shooting range.

How to dream during the day

Daydreaming is something new on the market and people keep testing the waters. Daydreaming like meditation has its own benefits that people are becoming more aware of day after day.

Although people daydream without being fully conscious, there is still a way to do it correctly to realize their full potential.

Once you have mastered the art of daydreaming you will see all the benefits it has to offer.

Take a look below to see the right way to get the most out of your daydream.

• Step 1 - Have a glass of water and practice your breathing techniques for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Step 2 - Go to a place in your work or home environment where you are least likely to be distracted. Switch off and put away your phone and computer.
• Step 3 - Make yourself comfortable. No matter where you are, just kick back and relax.
• Step 4 - Listen to relaxing music. Sounds of a rainforest or classical music. At this time your mind should be empty and clear, no thoughts can enter.
• Step 5 - Choose a scenario in your real life and apply it to your dream. Remember that no idea is too crazy, you can imagine what you want.
• Step 6 - Let your mind flow like a river when you experience your daydream.

Daydreaming Quotes:

1. “Everything begins as someone who daydreams.” - Larry Niven / Steven Wright
2. “Vision without action is a dream. Action without vision is a nightmare.” - Japanese proverb
3. “People do not come to church to preach, of course, but to daydream about God.” - Kurt Vonnegut