"Most of us spend a lot of time feeling scattered and pulled in different directions," says Dr Keenan. "Flow is the antidote- a reminder that our minds are capable of deep focus, creativity and calm ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. This article is more than 2 years old. Science has discovered a new mental ...

You hear people talk about working in a “flow state,” but what does that even mean? before you start thinking of it as one of those corporate jargon phrases that gets tossed around so much it loses ...

Have you ever done a tricky but doable task — say a puzzle — and felt intense engagement, absorption, and enjoyment? If so, you’ve experienced a flow state. If this sounds familiar, you’re in good ...

Many people know the feeling of being "in the zone": As they're fully immersed in a task, the background noise of the world fades and they may not notice time passing. Gymnasts may enter this ...

In our 2022 fantasy football draft kit and guide book, I wrote about cognitive biases and how they can deter you from the goal of accumulating useful fantasy football knowledge. I encouraged the idea ...

‘It would be impossible to “hack” flow on demand,’ says Dr Cameron Norsworthy. But we can increase our chances to experience it, he adds.Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images What is the secret to ...

In Pixar’s Soul, the richly imaginative 2020 film exploring life and purpose, jazz pianist Joe Gardner often loses himself in a rapturous piano solo. As his fingers dance across the keys, the world ...

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 ...