Psychology Today

Want to Optimize Creative Flow? Practice Hard, Then Let Go

In the half-century since Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi first introduced the concept of flow in his seminal 1975 book, Beyond Boredom and Anxiety: Experiencing Flow in Work and Play, two distinct theories ...
Lifehacker

How to Tap Into a 'Flow State' In Your Workouts

January 21, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Credit: René Ramos / Lifehacker / LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS / WhataWin / Adobe Stock My number one hack to ...
Forbes

A Test To Measure Your Innate ‘Deep Flow’ Capacity — By A Psychologist

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Discover the traits that allow you to enter deep flow states more easily and to remain ‘in ...
Medical Xpress

Feeling distracted? How hobbies can help you find 'flow state' and save your brain

And, staying in a flow state while acting might ultimately culminate in a high-level performance. Committing to a hobby and finding your flow might not only help you reduce outside noise (work or ...
Inc.

A Neuroscientist Explains the 3 Steps You Must Follow to Achieve a Flow State

In his landmark 1990 book Flow, psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi described flow as “a state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter; the experience is so ...
Forbes

1 Surprising Hobby That Can Induce A ‘Flow State,’ By A Psychologist

Caving is often considered a risky hobby, but once you understand its appeal, it starts to make sense. Here’s why, for some people, the need to explore caves is so rooted in the flow state. Most of us ...
National Geographic

What is flow state? Here’s the science behind top athletes' laser focus.

Flow state isn't just for top runners and creatives. Neuroscientists share how to tap into peak focus like a pro. Pro climber Steph Davis climbing "Hidden Gem" near Moab Utah. The athlete often ...