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Theodore H.

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Why it’s hard to achieve flow in your workplace

Why it’s hard to achieve flow in your workplace
  • The processes, policies, and busy work gets in the way.
  • Most jobs don’t have a clear goal.
  • Feedback can be inadequate.
  • The pace of work has increased, and it’s hard for people to spend time thinking deeply.
  • Your skills aren’t well matched to the challenges you are allowed to pursue.
  • There’s a lack of control over interruptions or when and how you work.
  • The job doesn’t push you out of your comfort zone.

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Why you're not finding Flow at work (and what to do about it)

Why you're not finding Flow at work (and what to do about it)

https://blog.rescuetime.com/finding-flow-at-work/

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