{"id":318418,"date":"2021-08-05T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/to-get-more-done-get-familiar-with-your-flow-state-lifesavvy\/"},"modified":"2021-08-05T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T13:00:00","slug":"to-get-more-done-get-familiar-with-your-flow-state-lifesavvy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/to-get-more-done-get-familiar-with-your-flow-state-lifesavvy\/","title":{"rendered":"#To Get More Done, Get Familiar with Your \u201cFlow State\u201d \u2013 LifeSavvy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36e17ab86bd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/to-get-more-done-get-familiar-with-your-flow-state-lifesavvy\/#Who_Discovered_the_Flow_State\" >Who Discovered the Flow State?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/to-get-more-done-get-familiar-with-your-flow-state-lifesavvy\/#Why_You_Should_Flow_Instead_of_Work\" >Why You Should Flow Instead of Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/to-get-more-done-get-familiar-with-your-flow-state-lifesavvy\/#Tapping_into_Your_Flow_State\" >Tapping into Your Flow State<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/to-get-more-done-get-familiar-with-your-flow-state-lifesavvy\/#Set_Clear_Goals_and_Steps_to_Reach_Them\" >Set Clear Goals and Steps to Reach Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/to-get-more-done-get-familiar-with-your-flow-state-lifesavvy\/#Challenge_Yourself\" >Challenge Yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/to-get-more-done-get-familiar-with-your-flow-state-lifesavvy\/#Use_Your_Skills\" >Use Your Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/to-get-more-done-get-familiar-with-your-flow-state-lifesavvy\/#Find_What_You_Love\" >Find What You Love<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/to-get-more-done-get-familiar-with-your-flow-state-lifesavvy\/#Manage_Your_Time\" >Manage Your Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/to-get-more-done-get-familiar-with-your-flow-state-lifesavvy\/#Minimize_Interruptions\" >Minimize Interruptions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/to-get-more-done-get-familiar-with-your-flow-state-lifesavvy\/#Avoid_Burnout\" >Avoid Burnout<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#To Get More Done, Get Familiar with Your \u201cFlow State\u201d \u2013 LifeSavvy&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-88446 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2019\/09\/71511849-3.jpg?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2019\/09\/71511849-3.jpg?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2019\/09\/71511849-3.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"A man working at his computer in the evening, highly focused on a project.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/modern-young-man-working-remotely-home-1566492097\" data-credittext=\"Jelena Zelen\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/modern-young-man-working-remotely-home-1566492097\">Jelena Zelen\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Have you ever noticed the way your mindset changes on your most productive days? Instead of struggling to focus and fend off distractions, you\u2019re locked in, accomplishing the task at hand with ease. Hours slip by barely noticed\u2014and before you know it, your big task is complete.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s actually a name for that seemingly-magical phenomenon: the flow state. The flow state h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ens when you\u2019re totally immersed in a task, to the point where distractions have no effect. Your work feels easy, as you \u201cflow\u201d seamlessly from one step to the next.<\/p>\n<p>However, the flow state is elusive. There\u2019s no pill or mantra that will magically put you in this ultra-productive frame of mind. So how can you put flow to work for you? Here\u2019s what you need to know to tap your flow state more often.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Discovered_the_Flow_State\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Who Discovered the Flow State?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the flow state has probably been around for as long as human brains have, it was officially \u201cdiscovered\u201d and named by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/mihaly-csikszentmihalyi-biography-2795517\">Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Csikszentmihalyi,\u00a0a psychologist, focused his career on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/positive-psychology\">positive psychology<\/a>, or the study of how people can discover purpose, meaning, and fulfillment in life. He\u2019s best known for his findings on the flow state, which stemmed from a shocking discovery: People are often <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pdfs.semanticscholar.org\/2c19\/82f8de71b73771cb11ba192c10c30d92cd58.pdf\">happier at work<\/a> than they are during time off.<\/p>\n<p>This discovery came from\u00a0Csikszentmihalyi\u2019s study in which participants self-reported their emotional states at random parts of the day. The study participants carried pagers (this was in the late \u201980s, mind you) that went off periodically. Each time the pager went off, they\u2019d record both what they were doing and how they felt at that moment.<\/p>\n<p>What Csikszentmihalyi found was that while people <em>thought<\/em> they were happier during time off, their self-reporting showed something different. His participants were actually happier at work\u2014even though they didn\u2019t realize it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0061339202?tag=lifesavvysite-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/4187W86yEUL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Csikszentmihalyi explained this phenomenon with the concept of \u201cflow state.\u201d When we\u2019re in flow, we\u2019re engaged and challenged in just the right amounts. The flow state feels amazing\u2014which is why we\u2019re actually happier while doing work that interests and challenges us than while at rest.<\/p>\n<p>He documented his finding through various research papers and various books, the most famous of which was the best-selling and appropriately named\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Perennial-Classics\/dp\/0061339202\/?tag=lifesavvysite-20\"><em>Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_Should_Flow_Instead_of_Work\"><\/span>Why You Should Flow Instead of Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of course, we don\u2019t hit the flow state every time we work. Mundane, boring tasks and tasks that are too hard or too easy won\u2019t give us flow. However, the more time we can spend in the flow state, the happier and more productive we\u2019ll be\u2014so it\u2019s worthwhile to seek it out.<\/p>\n<p>The flow state also doesn\u2019t just apply to work in the traditional sense. If you work in certain fields, such as in data entry or at a call center, the nature of your job might not be very conducive to flow. But you can also tap into your flow state during a side hustle, passion project, or engaging hobby. By finding exciting projects to tackle during your off time, you can actually increase your happiness.<\/p>\n<p>The key to the flow state is feeling challenged but not overwhelmed. You need to be interested in what you\u2019re doing, and it needs to be just hard enough to engage you. If you\u2019re frustrated, disinterested, or discouraged, you won\u2019t be able to find your flow.<\/p>\n<p>The flow state is also never guaranteed. Some days, you might not be able to flow, while other days it will come naturally. But the more familiar you become with this state, the more often you\u2019ll be able to tap into it. And as an added bonus, seeking your flow state can help you better understand your passions, which will lead you to more fulfilling jobs and hobbies.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tapping_into_Your_Flow_State\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Tapping into Your Flow State<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, how can you tap into your flow state to accomplish more and feel happier while you do it? Although research has yet to uncover a magic \u201ckey\u201d to the flow state that can be distilled down into something as easy to use an an energy drink or supplement there are a lot of ways you can proactively prime your brain for the experience.<\/p>\n<p>A lot of trial and error is the best way to better understand which factors trigger it for you and to assisst you with that we\u2019ve detailed seven simple strategies for you to try below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_Clear_Goals_and_Steps_to_Reach_Them\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Set Clear Goals and Steps to Reach Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2F8858%2Fto-get-more-done-get-familiar-with-your-flow-state%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2Fp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F09%2F71511849-2.jpg&amp;description=To+Get+More+Done%2C+Get+Familiar+with+Your+%26%238220%3BFlow+State%26%238221%3B\" aria-label=\"Pin this on Pinterest\"><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-88444 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2019\/09\/71511849-2.jpg\" alt=\"A woman writing down a checklist to help her focus.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/senior-stylish-woman-taking-notes-notebook-1533669275\" data-credittext=\"Rido\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/senior-stylish-woman-taking-notes-notebook-1533669275\">Rido\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The flow state is usually attached to tasks that have a clear goal, and that can be broken down into manageable steps.<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t figure out the next step, or aren\u2019t clear on what the end of your task looks like, it\u2019s hard to flow through it.<\/p>\n<p>You can help reach your flow state by working from checklists that break down a bigger task into simple, necessary steps. The framework of the checklist gives your mind something to focus on when it drifts, anchoring you back to the present and the task at hand.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenge_Yourself\"><\/span>Challenge Yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You also can\u2019t reach the flow state unless the task at hand requires you to concentrate. So take on tasks that aren\u2019t super-easy (but aren\u2019t too hard, either).<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re at work, see if you can try more challenging projects from time to time. If you\u2019re at home, challenge yourself to learn and practice a new skill, or face a difficult project you\u2019ve been putting off. Leave your comfort zone. Try to do your best, rather than just getting the job done.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re having trouble pinning down exactly what that looks like, think about how video games work. A game isn\u2019t fun if it\u2019s so easy it feels pointless and it isn\u2019t fun if it\u2019s so hard there\u2019s no way to advance forward. A game that keeps you right in that middle state where it\u2019s challenging you without crushing you is the game that will hold your interest the longest. Seek out challenges in the real world that give you that hard-but-not-crushing feeling.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Your_Skills\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Use Your Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The flow state works best when you\u2019re using your natural talents. Try to pinpoint the nexus of what you\u2019re good at and what you\u2019re interested in, and you\u2019ll be able to flow more often.<\/p>\n<p>That might look like picking a hobby that aligns with those natural talents. Maybe you\u2019re a detail-oriented person and a hobby that allows you to geek out over the particular details of something would be a good fit for capturing that flow state.<\/p>\n<p>And at work you could leverage the same natural inclinations. If you\u2019re a detail-oriented person look for aspects of your job that would benefit from that and focus on them. Or maybe you\u2019re happiest when problem-solving, so your flow state might come easiest when evaluating workflows and coming up with more efficient ways to get things done.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_What_You_Love\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Find What You Love<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2F8858%2Fto-get-more-done-get-familiar-with-your-flow-state%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2Fp%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F09%2Fc3d87ccc-e1628026868831.jpg&amp;description=To+Get+More+Done%2C+Get+Familiar+with+Your+%26%238220%3BFlow+State%26%238221%3B\" aria-label=\"Pin this on Pinterest\"><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9133 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2019\/09\/c3d87ccc-e1628026868831.jpg\" alt=\"man in deep concentration working on his computer in a sunny office\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/view-concentrated-talented-skilled-male-focused-767469670\" data-credittext=\"WAYHOME Studio\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/view-concentrated-talented-skilled-male-focused-767469670\">WAYHOME Studio\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The more passionate you feel about something, the more likely you are to flow through it. The key to flow is enjoying the process, not just passing the finish line. So try new things until you find something that excites you.<\/p>\n<p>That doesn\u2019t have to involve trying totally different jobs or skipping from hobby to hobby either, by the way. While making a major career change in pursuit of optimal mental health and focus is something that might be in reach for some folks, sometimes it\u2019s enough to just look for ways to adjust your current workflow or hobbies to better fit those natural talents and inclinations we were talking about.<\/p>\n<p>Before making a major change or selling off recently purchased hobby gear, ask yourself how you can tweak the way you do things to fit better.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manage_Your_Time\"><\/span>Manage Your Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you only have a certain amount of time to complete a task, you\u2019re more likely to set aside distractions and focus completely\u2014which will help you flow. Use timers and deadlines to your advantage, such as with the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/6842\/5-simple-techniques-to-boost-your-productivity\/\">Pomodoro Technique.<\/p>\n<p>Part of good time management isn\u2019t just setting aside the time, however, but setting goals for what you\u2019re doing with the time. It\u2019s really easy to get lost in setting and resetting a timer, so keep our first tip\u2014setting clear goals\u2014in mind. 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Try to find a time and place where you can work free from interruptions and distractions as much as possible. Put your phone away or turn off the notifications if you need to.<\/p>\n<p>If the task at hand allows for it, some simple earplugs or a pair of noise-isolating earbuds if you like listening to music work great to minimize distractions.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of music and flow state, not only can good music help but\u2014to return to our talk about gaming and flow\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fsearch%2Fvideo%2520game%2520soundtrack%2Falbums\">video game music<\/a>, in particular, is really amazing for focusing. Video game soundtracks, after all, are designed to accompany and facilitate players getting into a hyper-focused flow state while they are playing the game after all.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Burnout\"><\/span>Avoid Burnout<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, keep in mind that flowing doesn\u2019t mean overworking. While research might show that work makes us happy, we also need relaxation to be healthy. Instead of working more or harder, the flow state is about working smarter\u2014getting more out of your time at work.<\/p>\n<p>When you seek out flow, don\u2019t forget to give yourself plenty of time off, too. If anything, taking good care of your mind and body makes it easier to focus and flow when you need it.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>The flow state isn\u2019t a myth: It\u2019s a real, research-supported phenomenon that anyone can experience. 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