Unlike a dream you have while you're sleeping, a daydream occurs when you're awake. Like a regular dream, your mind might take you to a place far, far away from where you are. During a daydream, your concentration is elsewhere. You're physically in school or at home or wherever you are.

How do I force myself to daydream?

Try imagining all the things that would make you happy and putting them into a story. Keeping the story and characters consistent will make it more fun and easier when finding yourself in different surroundings. Keep your stories and situations positive, and build on them each time you daydream.

What causes a person to daydream?

“Daydreaming can be an indication that someone is suffering from concentration difficulty, which is seen in many mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,” says Lauren Cook, a therapist and author based in San Diego.