Flow
“There is no possible reason for climbing except the climbing itself: it is self-communication.”
— Mihály Csíkszentmihályi
What is flow?
Flow, a state of total immersion, grants individuals a profound sense of personal growth, achievement and happiness. It’s an autotelic process pursued for its intrin- sic value. Scientific findings indicate that this kind of reducing cognitive overload enhances life enjoyment and happiness. Similar to the dynamic flow of a stream, it’s a state of ideas, concepts, and progress in perpetual motion, evolving continuously rather than seeking equilibrium.
Throughout history, figures such as Viktor Frankl and Carl Rogers —virtually the founding fathers of Positive Psychology— have studied this state, emphasizing self-transcendence and fidelity to core values. Humanists viewed it as a precursor to experiences of satisfaction, as described by Abraham Maslow. Yet, it was Hungarian-American psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi who coined “flow” as we know it today, where individuals are so engrossed in an activity that all else fades, driven solely by the joy of the experience itself.
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by Steven Kotler
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“The best moments usually occur when a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile. Optimal experience is thus something we make happen.”
(Csikszentmihalyi, 1990.)
Come flow with us
At FlowXperience, we harness the power of this cutting-edge research into the science of flow. Our meticulously crafted experiences are designed to encourage flow states, fostering peak performance, rapid skill acquisition, heightened creativity, and deeply gratifying experiences. We leverage neuroscience and positive psychology to guide our participants into achieving this powerful state of mind, thereby maximizing their potential and transforming their personal and professional lives.
The science of flow creates an opportunity to intentionally access this optimal state of mind, leading to mastery and prompting happiness and new connections in the brain. Exposing ourselves to experiences that cultivate flow can enrich our lives and foster awareness to identify opportunities in business and life. The power of flow is within your reach, and here at FlowXperience, we can help you unlock it.