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flow state definition

a mental state of effortless engagement

more than just paying attention, it’s
altered state of consciousness

characteristic

  • time fly by
  • not easily distracted
  • difficult to stop
  • peak performance

task characteristics that makes it easier to get into flow state

  • because you want to (intrinsicially motivating)
  • balanced skill and challenge
  • have moment to moment feedback

increase chance to get into flow

  • quiet
  • break task into small
  • define clear end goal
  • set additional parameter to make it fun. like, time attack