3 Tips on FInding Your Flow

What were you doing the last time you were in flow? 

Flow is when you're so into something that nothing else matters, time flies by, and you're doing it just because you love it, not to reach a specific goal.

We are doing it for the love.

It's when we're making or doing something just because we want to, without worrying about the final result. 

You've felt it, right?

We've all experienced it - flow can come in various forms. Those perfect moments in life can occur while dancing, making music, chatting with friends, or even when lost in your own thoughts. However, in a world that constantly pushes for more productivity and tries to make money from every enjoyable experience, it seems like a forgotten art.

To get back to our true nature and give equal importance to "doing it for the love" as we do for efficiency is key to a simpler, fulfilling life.

But, to reconnect with the essential aspect of flow - joy - we must understand that it won't always be pure fun. There's a distinction between enjoyment and simple pleasure. Think of pleasure as a quick dopamine rush, like scrolling through TikTok or indulging in a treat after a tough day.

Enjoyment, optimal experiences, and flow, on the other hand, demand a bit of effort and challenge. It's about high-quality leisure, the activities you commit to even when you don't feel particularly excited at the start.

Because suddenly, time seems to vanish, each moment seamlessly transitions into the next, and you rediscover what it means to be truly human. This is the secret of flow - it demands more deliberate effort than fleeting pleasures, but it has a profound and enduring impact on our well-being.

3 tips on finding your flow

1. Choose an activity that brings you joy, aligns with your personality and talents

2. Create a distraction-free environment and put devices on Do Not Disturb

3. Give yourself enough time to settle in and become absorbed in your given activity.