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How to achieve a flow state of mind

How to achieve a flow state of mind

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Understanding the flow state

Understanding the flow state

The flow state is the mental state in which a person performing some activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, involvement, and enjoyment in the process.

Flow is all about finding a balance between a skill and how challenging it is.

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How to flow

How to flow

  1. Create a distraction-free environment: Minimize interruptions and remove distractions like notifications and phones.
  2. Challenge yourself: Engage in activities that slightly ...

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Why flow matters

Why flow matters

Athletes, writers, creatives, and artists will all tell you the same thing about the importance of flow in our lives: it is the gateway to unlocking our highest levels of performance, productivity, and personal satisfaction.

Flow also gives us a sense of pu...

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The foundation

The foundation

  1. Enjoyment – How could you ever flow with something you don’t like?
  2. Awareness – To enter the flow state you need to be aware of every emotion and sensation you experience during the activity. You can practice mindfulness through activ...

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Hi! 🔭 Nice to meet you all. My name is Giovanni, I'm 15 years old and live in Italy. I am a big dreamer and I wish to change the world. My mission is to help as many people as possible embark on the journey of leveling 🆙 in life.

🌊 In this article, we’ll explore what a flow state of mind is, why it matters, and how you can achieve it.

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How to get into a state of flow

To get into flow, find an activity you can do with some effort. The challenge should meet your skillset without making you feel overwhelmed or bored.

If your mind is flooded with negative thoughts, then getting into flow can help you detach from emotional reactivity.

FLOW State

FLOW State

As Steven Kotler describes the 'The FLOW State' as to where we feel our best and perform our best. 

Where we feel Selflessness, Timelessness, Effortlessness, and Richness (of information). It is the only time when our brain releases all five pleasu...

Reaching a state of flow

To find a state of flow, your goals need to push you to the limits of your skillset.

When your skills are well-matched to the task at hand, it feels deeply rewarding.

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