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What is the concept of Flow?<\/a> | The Psychology of Flow<\/a> | Benefits of Flow<\/a> | How to Induce Flow<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

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What is the concept of “<\/span>Flow”<\/span>?<\/h2>
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Popularised by positive psychologist, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, “flow” is a concept\u00a0defined as a mental state that occurs when a person is completely immersed in an activity [1<\/a>][2<\/a>]. This state is often associated with the creative arts [2<\/a>]. It can also occur during sports activity, such as swimming.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

The Psychology of “<\/span>Flow”<\/span><\/h2>
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Csikszentmihalyi first came up with the concept after observing an artist’s focus and persistence to complete a painting despite their discomfort and tiredness [1<\/a>]. He eventually explored further into other occupational fields regarding the concept.<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to achieve the optimal level of “Flow”, it is recommended that people need to have a short-term goal in mind and receive immediate feedback. Thereafter, they are aware of their progress and create goals to change their actions accordingly [1<\/a>]. <\/span>Additionally, people are required to c<\/span>hallenge themselves within their own scope of abilities with tasks within their skill sets.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

Benefits<\/h2>
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Benefits of the “Flow” state include [2<\/a>]:<\/span><\/p>\n