Mindfulness
Flow is a state of concentration on the moment whereby an individual releases the common habits of thinking about the past and future.A photographer intensely observing a rare bird | Absorption in a book |
Concentrating on a film | Focusing on work |
Immersion in a conversation | Meditation |
Diligence
The merger of thought and action such that an individual devotes their full attention to a task.A stock trader who fills an order with accuracy and precision | A writer who works without distraction such that they achieve high productivity |
An astronaut who overcomes a problem on a spacewalk with a systematic set of troubleshooting steps | An athlete whose mind is clear of distraction |
High performance in a video game | Reading comprehension |
Narrow Perception
In a state of flow an individual may partially cease to perceive time, their surrounds and their needs.Forgetting to have lunch | The ability to work in a loud environment without noticing |
The feeling that time passes quickly | The perception that pain and sickness are diminished while absorbed in a task |
Intrinsic Reward
Flow is typically an enjoyable state of mind that feels intrinsically rewarding.Joy in a hobby | Self-expression of an artist |
Self-fulfillment brought on by productivity | Stimulation of a good book or film |
| Overview: Flow Theory | ||
Type | ||
Definition | The theory that people can become fully engaged in an activity such that they are unusually mindful of the moment. | |
Attributed To | Mihály Csíkszentmihályi | |
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