This Is How to Be In a Flow State 24/7 (Even if You’re a Busy Person)
A flow state is priceless. It happens when we lose ourselves in the work, simply connecting with the task, without commentary or doubt. When we’re in flow, time slows down, satisfaction rises and we feel fully engaged.
According to researcher Owen Schaffer of DePaul University, the requirements for achieving flow are: Knowing what to do Knowing how to do it Knowing how well you are doing Knowing where to go (where navigation is involved) Perceiving significant challenges Perceiving significant skills Being free from distractions1
Francesc Miralles • Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
9 elements of flow: 1. There are clear goals every step of the way 2. There is immediate feedback to one's actions 3. There is a balance between challenges and skills 4. Action and awareness are merged 5. Distractions are excluded from consciousness 6. There is no worry of failure 7. Self-consciousness disappears 8. The sense of time becomes... See more