Summary
Creativity can trigger flow, which in turn enhances creativity. This is supported by the findings of Pearce and Conger (2003)
1
, who found that flow encourages creativity and innovative thinking. Csikszentmihalyi (2003)
2
also identified flow as a trance-like altered state of total absorption and effortless concentration associated with subjective well-being and satisfaction with life. Flow can be experienced when people are fully engaged with their work or hobbies, and is accompanied by physiological changes such as deepened breathing and slowed heart rates.
2
Csikszentmihalyi (2003)
3
also identified 8 traits of flow, which can be cultivated through activities such as focusing on the task, meditating, and focusing on the positive.
3
According to
See more results on Neeva
Summaries from the best pages on the web
Summary
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's book, The Secret to Happiness, explored the phenomenon of 'flow state', which is a trance-like altered state of total absorption and effortless concentration that is associated with subjective well-being, satisfaction with life, and general happiness. Flow is not exclusive to artists, but can be experienced whenever we are fully engaged with our work or hobbies or relationships, and is accompanied by physiological changes such as deepened breathing and slowed heart rates. To experience flow, it is important to remember that completing a big project involves a lot of work, and that completing a big project requires a lot of time and effort.
The ‘flow state’: Where creative work thrives - BBC Worklife
bbc.com
Summary
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi was the first to identify and research flow, a concept describing those moments when you’re completely absorbed in a challenging but doable task. Flow is a state of being in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter, and it can be cultivated through activities such as focusing on the task, meditating, and focusing on the positive. Flow is a state of being in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter, and it can be beneficial for both productivity and wellbeing.
8 Traits of Flow According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
positivepsychology.com
Flow and Creativity: In 2015, we began thinking hard about better ways to evaluate flow’s impact on creativity. Work done by Csikszentmihaly (described in his awesome book Creativity), coupled with…
Frequently Asked Questions on Flow - Steven Kotler
stevenkotler.com
Creativity refers to developing original ideas that have value. Creativity is both a flow trigger and an output of flow . Another manner of thinking about creativity is called pattern recognition.…
Flow Triggers Explained - Kellie Okonek
kellieokonek.com
Creativity/Pattern Recognition - Dopamine Using Flow Triggers in Your Toolbelt For today’s article, we want to explore the idea that flow triggers can be looked at as an…
Flow Trigger 101: What are they, how do they work?
flowresearchcollective.com
