98: Habits for Flow

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

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