Today we're talking about flow. We're not talking about the Flo from those progressive insurance commercials. We're talking about the all-encompassing flow that takes over your body when you get into something that you really, really are into!  Do you have an activity, a sport, an artistic endeavor that really captivates you? Dive right into this short episode and you might just find a way to make your brain happier.

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The 8 Characteristics of Flow

(Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi)

Complete concentration on the task;

Clarity of goals and reward in mind and immediate feedback;

Transformation of time (speeding up/slowing down);

The experience is intrinsically rewarding;

Effortlessness and ease;

There is a balance between challenge and skills;

Actions and awareness are merged, losing self-conscious rumination;

There is a feeling of control over the task.

*Courtesy of ⁠ Positive Psychology⁠

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