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Hey Everyone! This week we further discuss the theory of flow. We mention the theory developed by Csikszentmihalyi. As he said
Flow is a state of being in which a person is fully engaged in an activity. Click To Tweet
In order to find flow take these steps:
- Set goals. Setting goals recognizes the challenges involved in reaching the goal.
- Understand the challenges involved. Understanding the challenges suggests the skill set required to reach your goal.
- Develop your skill set. Part of developing your skill set is monitoring feedback.
- Monitor feedback and adjust your efforts and goals as indicated. As your skill set increases, you should increase the challenge at hand to remain in a state of flow. Accordingly, your overall goal is fluid and can be redefined over time.
- Become immersed in the activity–focus, and concentrate, ignoring distractions. Focus is a skill set in itself and you may have to work on this. It’s important to stay consciously focused in the moment, on the task at hand, to enjoy a state of flow.
- Engage in your flow activity on a regular basis. This is necessary to build your skill set and attain meaningful progress toward your goal. Your sense of accomplishment as you progress toward your goal is an important component of flow.
- As you progress toward your goal, think about the meaning and usefulness of the flow activity. How does the flow activity harmonize with other goals or values in your life? An important aspect of flow is that the process is just as important, or even more important, than the final product, in terms of happiness. Nonetheless, it’s important that there’s meaning in what you’re doing.
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