If you find your mind wandering often, you may be less likely to stick to your long-term goals, according to new Canadian research.
The study, carried out by a team from the University of Waterloo, and in cooperation with researchers at Sheridan College, reviewed three separate studies that looked at the effect of mind wandering on 'grit' – a personality trait that involves sustained interest and effort toward long-term goals.
Grit is believed to predict success in careers and education, independent of other personality traits, including intelligence.
In the first two studies, the team surveyed 280 participants on their grittiness and mind wandering and inattention in everyday life. In the third study, they surveyed 105 post-secondary students on their mind-wandering during university lectures and then asked them to fill out questionnaires to measure their grittiness.
The study found that maintaining concentration over hours and days predicts passion over longer periods.
The team found that those who could stay focused and reported less mind wandering were also more likely to show grit, reporting maintaining perseverance and passion and grit for their long-term goals.
"Those who often can't keep their minds on their tasks – such as thinking about weekend plans instead of listening to the lecturer in class – tend to have more fleeting aspirations," explained lead author Brandon Ralph, "We've shown that maintaining concentration over hours and days predicts passion over longer periods."
The team now want to research if training the mind to stay focused, for example with mindfulness training exercises, such as meditation, could help to increase grittiness
-- The study, carried out by a team from the University of Waterloo, and in cooperation with researchers at Sheridan College, reviewed three separate studies that looked at the effect of mind wandering on 'grit' – a personality trait that involves sustained interest and effort toward long-term goals.
Grit is believed to predict success in careers and education, independent of other personality traits, including intelligence.
In the first two studies, the team surveyed 280 participants on their grittiness and mind wandering and inattention in everyday life. In the third study, they surveyed 105 post-secondary students on their mind-wandering during university lectures and then asked them to fill out questionnaires to measure their grittiness.
The study found that maintaining concentration over hours and days predicts passion over longer periods.
The team found that those who could stay focused and reported less mind wandering were also more likely to show grit, reporting maintaining perseverance and passion and grit for their long-term goals.
"Those who often can't keep their minds on their tasks – such as thinking about weekend plans instead of listening to the lecturer in class – tend to have more fleeting aspirations," explained lead author Brandon Ralph, "We've shown that maintaining concentration over hours and days predicts passion over longer periods."
The team now want to research if training the mind to stay focused, for example with mindfulness training exercises, such as meditation, could help to increase grittiness
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