Get into a flow state
from The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance by Steven Kotler
How to Apply This
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Set clear goals to accomplish
Your goals should be attainable and aligned with your skillset and abilities. -
Balance your abilities with the challenge
The activities aligned with your goals should neither be too easy nor difficult. -
Look for direct and immediate feedback
Monitor your progress and adjust your behavior when needed. -
Practice awareness of your flow state
Here are the components of flow; you may experience a few or all:
- Can fully concentrate
- Loss of self-consciousness: your action and awareness are merged
- Distorted sense of time
- Sense of personal control over the situation
- Feeling that the activity is naturally rewarding
- Lack of awareness of bodily needs
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