{"id":527,"date":"2023-04-04T09:30:40","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T09:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cube-ld.co.uk\/blog\/?p=527"},"modified":"2023-02-16T13:01:13","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T13:01:13","slug":"four-ways-to-enter-a-flow-state-of-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cube-ld.co.uk\/blog\/four-ways-to-enter-a-flow-state-of-mind\/","title":{"rendered":"Four ways to enter a flow state\u202fof mind"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever been completely immersed in a task or felt \u2018in the zone\u2019, its likely you\u2019ve experienced a flow state of mind. You might have found this happens when you\u2019re learning something new, being creative such as writing of painting, or taking part in a sport.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Being able to harness a flow state of mind is an important productivity hack. Here\u2019s what you need to know about it, so you can use it to your advantage.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is flow state of mind?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Flow<\/span><\/i> is a feeling of effortless focus and enjoyment and happens when your skill and challenge level are equal. When in a flow state, you\u2019ll pay no attention to distractions and time seems to pass without any notice. The flow concept was first identified by <\/span>Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi<\/span><\/a> (1990) who said:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times . . . The best moments usually occur if a person\u2019s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Getting into a flow state can increase your productivity, creativity, and overall satisfaction of the task at hand.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to know more about how to how to enter a flow state? Read on.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to get into a flow state<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Play to your strengths<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Know what you\u2019re good at. Make sure you play to your strengths and choose the right task. Flow will likely happen when you\u2019re doing an activity that provides a challenge but is still within your abilities.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That said, sometimes embracing challenges and pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone can increase the likelihood of entering a flow state. This will help with motivation if you succeed in what you\u2019re doing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Setting clear goals can help too. Having a clear understanding of what you want to achieve will help you focus and stay motivated.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Get your environment right<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Getting your environment right is crucial for entering a flow state. Many of us now work from home, and Covid saw many of us working from the kitchen table. I\u2019m a big believer that if it looks like work and it feels like work, its work. To create a flow-conducive environment:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n