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I'm Asking: What Do You Daydream About During Work?

Emily Co — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:00:24 PDT

Believe it or not, daydreaming is actually known to be good for you. Research has shown that daydreaming has a ton of positive benefits like boosting productivity, helping you de-stress, spurring creativity, and relieving boredom. So don't berate yourself if you have a tendency to slip off into wonderland for a brief moment during work. It's very normal and in fact, while you're awake, your mind wanders 30 percent of the time, according to research by University of North Carolina psychologists.

During work, I sometimes lose myself for a few minutes when I think about where I want to vacation next or when I imagine myself in the shoes of the people featured on SavvySugar's dream job series. I picture myself visiting exotic locales like Samantha Brown or envision myself in Kara Lind's shoes tasting cupcakes all day at Kara's Cupcakes. I'm asking, what are the fantastic daydreams you have when you're at work?

Relax Already: Take a 90 Second Vacation

FitSugar — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:00:00 PST

If stress finds its way into the end of your day, and all you want to do is get away from it all, sit on the beach,and feel sun on your skin and the warm sand on your toes. Then go ahead and imagine it.

Just 90 seconds of visualization can work wonders, lowering your stress level. Closing your eyes and picturing a serene and beautiful place - for me it's the beach, but for you it could be the mountains or the hammock in your backyard - can wipe away stress. A minute and a half of imagining yourself in a calm and soothing place can actually lower your heart rate and blood pressure. It can also increase circulation and your digestion.

When stress gets the better of you, go ahead and daydream. It will help your stress level and ultimately your health. Think of it as a minivacation.

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It's About Time: 3 Steps Closer to Back to the Future II

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:45:31 PST

We've seen film magic turn into reality before - remember, the tablet was first seen on Star Trek! Now for those who daydreamed of a life as cool as Marty McFly's as a kid, your turn has come. During this week's New York Toy Fair, Mattel announced plans to produce the pink hoverboard from Back to the Future Part II.

OK, there's no actual air hovering that will occur, but it's a 1:1 replica that will glide over most surfaces and make whooshing noises. Mattel will take pre-orders from March 1-20 for the hoverboard, expected to ship in the 2012 holiday season. There's a bit of a catch: Mattel needs you to get your fellow superfans to pre-order the product to bring it to production. As they say, "Because this is such a high-cost item, there will be a minimum number of orders required to go into production. If we don't receive the minimum orders, won't go into production and customers will not be charged. The price will be announced later this month."

It's up to you mini-McFlys to make the hoverboard a reality! The hoverboard, though, is just one of the products that can have you living like Marty; follow the break to see what else can get you Back to the Future.

25 of Our Favorite Romances - and the Stylish Looks We Want to Steal

Marisa Tom — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:23:08 PST

Our favorite romantic movies - rom-coms included - have the ability to transport us from our couch to falling in love aboard the RMS Titanic, to sipping lattes in a quaint café in Montmartre, to attending Beverly Hills High with best friends Dionne and Tai, and beyond. In a nutshell, it's pretty great. To add to their cinematic charm, these flicks not only have us daydreaming of modern-day knights in shining armor, but they've also made quite the stylish impression. We can't help but call to mind An Affair to Remember's dreamy '50s wardrobe, Ali MacGraw's classic American style in Love Story, or even Cameron Diaz's Winter-luxe looks in The Holiday. From period pieces to last year's Ryan Gosling takeover, we've rounded up a sweet mix of Valentine's Day-perfect flicks that just so happen to flaunt some fun fashion, too. Click through to see our editors' picks and shop your favorite looks.

Group Therapy: I'm Constantly Daydreaming, but Not Living

Tres Community — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 03:05:39 PST

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments!

I've really wasted the last few years of my life. I'm 24 and still a student at a community college (at least I'm transferring next semester to finish up my degree though). But other than that, I have nothing to show for myself, because I spend all my time isolating myself and daydreaming about things I want to happen instead of actually going out there and making them happen in reality.

The last year has been the worst because I've moved back home with my parents (literally in the middle of nowhere . . . it's a 30-minute drive to even find a grocery store), and money is soooo tight right now. I can barely afford the gas to get to school and back, even though things will be getting better financially this summer. So instead of making friends, or dating, or discovering new hobbies, I just sit at home online in my own world biding my time until I transfer schools in the fall.

But it's become such a natural thing for me that I worry that transferring and moving out isn't going to make a difference in the way I live my life. It's gotten to the point where I don't even remember what having a life feels like, and that really frightens me. I don't want to look back in another few years and be as regretful as I am now. Does anyone have any advice?

Have a dilemma of your own? Post it anonymously to Group Therapy for advice, and check out what else is happening in the TrèsSugar Community.

5 Sci-Fi Locations We'd Like to Vacation To

Kristy Korcz — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:39:07 PST

It's pretty obvious that we love sci-fi, space, and everything galactic, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that we can often be found daydreaming about vacationing to a totally out-of-this-world location. Call us crazy, but if buying a ticket to one of these spacey vacation spots were an option, we'd be all over it.

Cloud 9 - The Colonial Fleet's luxury liner was the perfect getaway for the crew of the Battlestar Galactica to unwind during leave, allowing them to soak in the (faux) sunlight and get a break from the cold steel and metal decks of the ship. If Cloud 9 was still around, it seems like the perfect way to kick off space travel while still keeping Earthlings sane with the comforts of home.
Endor - The forest moon resembles California's redwood forests, and would be a great place to really get away from it all and reconnect with nature by camping - or glamping - in a high (well-appointed) tree house.
Fhloston Paradise - This luxury space cruise ship has "the most beautiful concert hall in all the universe" and amazing views of the planet landscape below. We could do without any battle conflicts while we're aboard, though.
Etheria - This small planet that She-Ra calls home has lighter gravity than Earth so you can have some fun jumping far distances. Think of it like one big trampoline; just steer clear of The Fright Zone and Beast Island.
Naboo - The picturesque landscape of Naboo's capital city of Theed would be the perfect wedding location for Earthlings who are craving an out-of-this-world ceremony but still like the feel of Italy's Lake Como.

A Few Reasons It's Better to Sweat It Out Solo

Jenny Sugar — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:01:22 PST

Exercising with a buddy definitely has its perks, but when it comes to most of my workouts, I prefer to exercise alone. Here are some reasons it's sometimes better to sweat it out solo.

You can work out whenever you want and when it best fits your schedule. Plus you never have to deal with someone being late.
You can skip the chitchat and focus on your breath and inner thoughts. It's a great time to make mental to-do lists, brainstorm for work, or daydream about weekend plans. Going solo means it's really "me" time.
The type and intensity of the workout is up to you, whether you feel like going for a run in your neighborhood, hitting a Zumba class, or following a gentle yoga video.
You can stuff your ears with headphones and rock out to that new cardio mix you made.
It's OK to wear the same outfit you wore yesterday, even if you didn't wash it. There's no one to make a comment or complain about a little stink.

Keep reading for more reasons it's better to exercise alone.

Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman Swing by Colbert Ahead of a Dinner Date

Allie Merriam — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:39:23 PST

Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman were hand-in-hand as they left The Colbert Report's studios in NYC last night. Yesterday's episode of the show featured Drew talking to Stephen Colbert about her whale-saving movie Big Miracle, and she described her character in the movie as "a tight-a*s hippie." Following the taping, Drew and Will headed up to Harlem to meet friends for dinner at Rao's. The meal came at the end of a long press week for Drew that included a jaunt to Washington DC for a special premiere of the film. The publicity duties have contributed to Drew not yet starting to plan her and Will's wedding. During a stop by Good Morning America, Drew said she and Will are still in the "daydreaming" phase of their big day.

Drew Barrymore and Her Fiancé Premiere Big Miracle Together

Allie Merriam — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:45:46 PST

Drew Barrymore brought fiancé Will Kopelman along last night for a Washington DC premiere of her new movie Big Miracle that benefited the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. They held hands and posed for photos for their first public event as an engaged duo, which took place at the AMC Loews Georgetown 14. Drew went down to the capital after a day of press in NYC. She kicked things off at Good Morning America, talking about both the feel-good film and her upcoming nuptials. Drew's still "daydreaming" about the wedding and hasn't yet set any plans in stone. She and Will have only been engaged for one month, as he popped the question over the holidays during their vacation in Idaho. Her nearly four-carat ring was on display last night, and she paired the jewelry with a Ports 1961 gown.

Sugar Shout Out: Find Out What Wedding Trends Are Hot For 2012

Katie Henry — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:55:16 PST