Flow state

Definition

Flow State is a concept associated with Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. It describes deep absorption in an activity, sometimes with a changed sense of time and satisfaction. Flow does not imply a universal two-to-fivefold increase in productivity.

Conditions that may support flow

• A fit between challenge and skill — a task that is demanding but manageable
• Clear goals — you know what you are trying to do
• Immediate feedback — you can see the effects of your actions
• Fewer distractions — attention to the activity
• Intrinsic motivation — the activity itself is rewarding

Making room for flow

Flow cannot be switched on. You can experiment with focused work, suitable challenges and fewer distractions, then reflect on the experience. Sinqly can hold your action plan; automatic task matching, flow detection or analysis of the conditions causing flow are not promised here.