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157: How to be more productive using flow states with Dr Sue Jackson


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🎙️ Welcome to the Supporting Champions Podcast!

 

In this episode, Dr. Steve Ingham sits down with Sue Jackson, a renowned psychologist and expert in the field of flow and optimal performance. Sue shares her incredible journey in sports psychology, including her collaboration with Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the pioneer behind the flow concept.

 

Together, we explore the fascinating world of flow—an optimal psychological state where we are fully immersed in a task—and its impact on performance, personal growth, and fulfilment. Sue dives deep into the balance between challenge and skill, mindfulness practices for enhancing flow, and how to create the right environment to unlock your potential.

 

đź’ˇ Key Topics Covered:

  • The psychology of flow and its role in peak performance
  • How to differentiate between flow and clutch states
  • The challenge-skill balance: a foundation for flow
  • Practical tips to achieve flow in daily life
  • How mindfulness and concentration enhance flow
  • Overcoming boredom and distractions to stay engaged
  • The mastery mindset and its role in personal growth
  • Whether you're an athlete, performer, or someone striving for personal excellence, this episode offers practical insights and actionable advice to help you tap into your full potential.

     

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    Timestamps:

    • 00:00 - Introduction to Flow and Sue Jackson's Background
    • 05:04 - Understanding Flow: The Optimal Psychological State
    • 10:14 - Flow Across Different Disciplines
    • 15:05 - Flow vs. Clutch States: A Comparative Analysis
    • 19:58 - Factors Influencing Flow: Preparation and Environment
    • 24:45 - Dimensions of Flow: Preconditions and Experiential Aspects
    • 34:37 - The Importance of Concentration and Mindfulness
    • 42:39 - Boredom and Its Impact on Flow
    • 51:11 - Practical Tips for Achieving Flow
    • Website: www.bodyandmindflow.com.au

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suejackson_flow/

      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodyandmindflow

      LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/drsuejackson

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