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The Brain Burns More Energy During Daydreaming Than During Focused Tasks

It sounds counterintuitive, but your brain can consume more energy when you’re daydreaming than when you’re concentrating on a single task. That’s because the brain’s “default mode network” activates during rest, reflection, and imagination—processing memories, emotions, and future planning all at once. This network is believed to play a key role in creativity, emotional regulation, and long-term decision-making.