Have You Found Your ‘Flow’ Yet?

For many years people have reported feelings of ‘losing track of time’ or being so engrossed in what they are doing that they simply do not notice what is happening around them.

This may seem like a pointless and unproductive state to be in, but many experts are starting to recognise the merits of this state, so much so, that it now has a name – ‘flow’.

When we are completely absorbed in a task, our pre-frontal cortex activity is reduced meaning that we are more open to creative ideas coming our way, a sense of complete calm will transcend and afterwards we will experience an untold amount of satisfaction.

A feeling of complete fulfillment.

Increasingly, the feeling of ‘flow’ is being sought after by many craving to wind down and detach from a busy mind.

Here’s how you can achieve a state of flow:

• Everyone’s ‘flow’ activity is different, some might like to play sport or exercise, others might like to create art – whatever activity you choose, it must be something that you are good enough at to do with ease but also challenging enough so that it captures your complete attention.

• Another way to find your flow is to eliminate distractions and focus on the task at hand. This means setting aside time to work on the task undisturbed, turning off your phone and other distractions, and finding a quiet and comfortable space to work.

• Flow also loves creating clear and specific goals for the task at hand and to make progress toward these goals. When you are working towards a goal, you can feel a sense of accomplishment and progress, which can help keep you motivated and engaged in the task.

Find your flow today and see how it can transform your life.

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