How you can achieve the FLOW STATE to become more productive.
Last updated on: What is the Flow State? The concept of Flow comes from Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and his book of that name. Flow refers to a state of mind in which a person is fully immersed in and engaged with an activity, experiencing a sense of challenge, control, and enjoyment. This state is characterized by several key features, including the optimal balance between challenge and skill, complete immersion in the task at hand, and a sense of control and clarity. Learn more about Mihaly's work in his Ted Talk on the subject . In contrast to states of boredom, where the challenge is low and skill is high, or anxiety, where the challenge is high and skill is low, flow represents a state in which challenge and skill are matched in a way that leads to optimal engagement and enjoyment. This balance between challenge and skill is critical to flow, as it allows individuals to fully immerse themselves in the activity, losing themselves in the moment and experiencing a sense of effortle...