It takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes offocused attentionto reach a flow state. Once in flow, it may last from 30 minutes to a couple of hours. However, it is possible to achieve flow more than once a day, given the right conditions. So what can you do to increase your chances of...
this state of “effortless attention” has gained widespread interest. It is believed to enhance innovation, productivity, sense of purpose and joy. But until recently, all that was known about flow came from introspection and behavioral research. That body of work revealed...
Context switching—shifting focus between tasks—is the “norm” for many remote workers. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s how to reduce context switching, add depth to your workdays, and reach a flow state.According to psychologists Jeanne Nakamura and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, ...
Being in the flow requires you to focus and to tune out distractions around you, and this is a skill that you can use to tune out negative emotions or worries as well. Achieving a Flow state also shows to yourself that you can overcome challenges and reach your goals, and this can posi...
Both expertise and the ability to release one’s focus can help people enter a state of effortless attention
Flow is a state all individuals and organizations must take advantage of to reach peak states of high performance in both our personal and professional lives. Companies such as Google are known for their legendary efforts in creating a seamless live/work environment for their staff because forward...
3.There is a balance between skill and challenge—the optimal amount of challenge is subjective—what is challenging for one may be easy for the other. With these in mind here are some of the things that are worth considering for how to achieve a flow state: ...
Another way to get into the flow is to try and limit as many environmental distractions as possible—after all, the urge to multitask is distracting enough as it is. “Creating a calm environment with little to no distractions around makes it easy and natural to enter a state of flow,”...
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Most gamers agree that video games themselves allow them to enter a state of total relaxation, which is one of the easiest ways for them to reach a state of flow. This means that flow state is an important factor in video games, and gamers can improve their skills by concentrating fully....