# Psychology Links Daydreaming and Talking to Oneself to Higher Creativity

A 2025 study finds that daydreaming and talking to oneself correlate with increased creativity and intelligence.

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A 2025 investigation involving more than 1,300 people found that intentional daydreaming and talking to oneself are related to higher creative performance and may be associated with intelligence. [^1]

Psychologists relate the phenomenon to identity construction and the need to belong to a group, noting that peer opinion is especially important during adolescence. [^2]

The expression 'farmear aura' is frequently used by adolescents and young people on social media to describe actions that make a person appear more secure, interesting, or admirable to others. [^3]

Psychological experts state that women who prefer a small circle of friends often make a conscious choice to maintain deeper, more significant connections rather than lacking social skills. [^4]

Etiquette experts Daniel Post Senning and Lizzie Post recommend a three-step framework for giving tough feedback: praise, direct issue, and a specific suggestion. [^5]

According to specialists, people who imagine can favor the creation of new connections between ideas and stimulate creativity, especially during routine or monotonous activities like walking or showering. [^6]

Experts state that mental daydreaming favors the connection between brain networks linked to control and imagination. [^7]

On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, users discuss 'gaining' or 'losing' aura, where actions like arriving with confidence or telling a witty joke add imaginary points, while falling or embarrassment subtracts them. [^8]

The American Psychological Association (APA) warns that social media characteristics linked to social comparison and user feedback can influence adolescent well-being. [^9]

A 2022 study published by the American Psychological Association found that people value honest feedback. [^10]

Daniel Post Senning and Lizzie Post said the classic compliment sandwich is not the most effective way to give feedback. [^11]

## What this stands on

1. A 2025 investigation involving more than 1,300 people found that intentional daydreaming and talking to oneself are related to higher creative performance and may be associated with intelligence. (elcomercio.pe, News)
2. Psychologists relate the phenomenon to identity construction and the need to belong to a group, noting that peer opinion is especially important during adolescence. (El Heraldo de México, News)
3. The expression 'farmear aura' is frequently used by adolescents and young people on social media to describe actions that make a person appear more secure, interesting, or admirable to others. (El Heraldo de México, News)
4. Psychological experts state that women who prefer a small circle of friends often make a conscious choice to maintain deeper, more significant connections rather than lacking social skills. (elcomercio.pe, News)
5. Etiquette experts Daniel Post Senning and Lizzie Post recommend a three-step framework for giving tough feedback: praise, direct issue, and a specific suggestion. (businessinsider.com, News)
6. According to specialists, people who imagine can favor the creation of new connections between ideas and stimulate creativity, especially during routine or monotonous activities like walking or showering. (elcomercio.pe, News)
7. Experts state that mental daydreaming favors the connection between brain networks linked to control and imagination. (elcomercio.pe, News)
8. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, users discuss 'gaining' or 'losing' aura, where actions like arriving with confidence or telling a witty joke add imaginary points, while falling or embarrassment subtracts them. (El Heraldo de México, News)
9. The American Psychological Association (APA) warns that social media characteristics linked to social comparison and user feedback can influence adolescent well-being. (El Heraldo de México, News)
10. A 2022 study published by the American Psychological Association found that people value honest feedback. (businessinsider.com, News)
11. Daniel Post Senning and Lizzie Post said the classic compliment sandwich is not the most effective way to give feedback. (businessinsider.com, News)

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