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Today we're talking about flow. We're not talking about the Flo from those progressive insurance commercials. We're talking about the all-encompassing flow that takes over your body when you get into something that you really, really are into!  Do you have an activity, a sport, an artistic endeavor that really captivates you? Dive right into this short episode and you might just find a way to make your brain happier. Resources The 8 Characteristics of Flow (Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi) Complete concentration on the task; Clarity of goals and reward in mind and immediate feedback; Transformation of time (speeding up/slowing down); The experience is intrinsically rewarding; Effortlessness and ease; There is a balance between challenge and skills; Actions and awareness are merged, losing self-conscious rumination; There is a feeling of control over the task. *Courtesy of ⁠ Positive Psychology⁠ Connect with us! ---- Connect with Happy Brain and Sean Bloch ◼️ Show Instagram @happybrainfm ◼️ Instagram:@seanstevebloch
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