“Classic” Theory: Flow Is a State of Hyperfocus - Deepstash

“Classic” Theory: Flow Is a State of Hyperfocus

One view is that flow might be a state of highly focused concentration or hyperfocus that shuts out extraneous thoughts and other distractions to enable superior performance on a task.

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