Have you noticed that sometimes you enter into a state of flow while you work?
The hours seem to pass by in minutes. You look at the clock at the end of a work session and you’re astonished at how little time has gone by and how much you’ve gotten done.
During this time of flow, your work seemed easy. You felt good about what you were doing. You wish you could work like that all the time.
The chances are good that you were in the flow zone. We’ve all experienced this, though it’s often fleeting.
Getting in the Flow
Some people know how to enter into the flow zone at will. This is something that is well worth cultivating.
Think again about those times you entered the flow zone. What was different about those times? Close your eyes and visualise that time and what was going on.
What was your work environment like? What were you working on? What was your purpose? Examine all the elements that went into you entering the flow zone.
It might have been the case that you initially were resistant to the project. Then, you started working. Little by little, you slipped into the flow zone and you didn’t even notice the passage of time.
You probably didn’t have any distractions once you were in the flow zone. You felt good and confident when you were in the flow zone. You felt unstoppable when you were in the flow zone.
It’s important to figure out which elements helped you enter into a state of flow. Now, work to apply those elements at will to your everyday work life.
For example, make sure you eliminate distractions so you can more easily enter a state of flow.
Make sure that what you’re working on is in line with your goals. Make sure that you feel energetic, powerful, optimized, and ready to work.
That will make it much more likely that you’re able to enter into a state of flow.
Getting into a state of flow can be a powerful motivator. If you want to know more about how to boost motivation check out Motivation Made Simple.
