How often do normal people visualize in their daily life?

I’d say all day long. Images pop up but don’t distract if that makes sense. I was just talking to my mom on the phone and as she told me everything she did during the day I pictured her going about it. I love when I’m familiar with a friend/family member’s house/apartment bc then I can vividly see them as I’m talking or texting with them. Otherwise I have to imagine some stand in “living room” or wherever they might be.

Likewise, anything I’m thinking about doing throughout the day, I visualize. It’s not verbal, if I’m considering getting another glass of water, I don’t say in my head “I need to get another glass I’d water” I picture myself getting up and doing it and consider if I want to.

But I do also think in words too, for example I just said everything in my head as I was typing it here.

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