Time and Attention

98: Habits for Flow

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On this episode, we chat about how to get into a state of flow, where we’re totally immersed in what we’re doing. Topics covered include:

  • What a “flow state” is;
  • The characteristics of a flow state;
  • Shortcuts to help us get into a state of flow;
  • How flow helps us perform better with creative tasks;
  • When a flow state isn’t helpful;
  • The “flow channel”;
  • Why we shouldn’t always evaluate how we’re doing as we work;
  • The steps for focusing on something, and how these can help us enter a flow state.

    • Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Book: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
    • Book: How to Calm Your Mind
    • Book: Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity
    • Book: On Writing
    • Article: The flow channel

      • You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

       

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