Flow States and Motivation

When I work with counselling clients on their motivation, I begin with the concept of “flow states".

What is a Flow State ?

Flow states are a highly focused and immersive mental state in which an individual's skill level matches the challenge of the task, resulting in reduced self-awareness, altered time perception, and heightened positive emotions.

Flow states are the optimal state of human consciousness.

It describes moments of total absorption, when you become so focused on the task at hand that everything else falls away.

Action and awareness merge. Time flies. Self vanishes. Mental and physical performance go through the roof.

Flow refers to a state of peak performance, where distractions and self-doubts are pushed to the wayside to support engagements and total immersion in an activity. In this article, we’ll define flow, its benefits and characteristics, and essential steps you can take to hack flow.

Learn more about Flow States here:

https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/blog/what-is-flow-state

Why Flow is Important for Motivation: