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
Now it’s time. The anatomy of flow is the following:
- The goal: I’d suggest that it is SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound). Specially make sure that it’s not too easy nor too hard, and preferably intrinsic (do it for yourself, not for others).
- Focus: bring your attention to the moment. I don’t think there’s a hack for
How to be happy
…..This blend of happiness and peak performance is sometimes referred to as flow, which is what athletes and performers experience when they are “in the zone.” Flow is the mental state you experience when you are so focused on the task at hand that the rest of the world fades away.
What flow as a concept suggests instead, is the total involvement in every life experience . It’s THAT feeling, if you know what I mean; that feeling of being totally engaged in what you’re doing, without thinking about anything else. You lose track of time but you are in complete control of your actions, and nothing seems too easy nor too... See more