It’s mono-tasking. It’s the time when you let go of everything else, anchor yourself in one thing you choose to focus on, and commit to being all in for a stretch of time. And, flow has a number of benefits. It’s associated with increased happiness, higher intrinsic motivation, greater creativity, and better emotional regulation, among other positive effects.
The seminal book, Flow, by Mihaly Csikszentmihaly, goes deep – really deep - if you want to learn more about the psychology behind this state of being.
In the meantime, let me share with you what it is and why it works. Try it. You’ll thank yourself!
Cup of Jo: Make Changes That Last
Any day is a perfect day to make positive changes in your life. Build new healthy habits and let go of old, unproductive ones. But we're usually challenged with staying the course and making them last. Interestingly, the secret to overcoming this challenge lies in the WHY and HOW we approach this work.