This term “flow” (or “flow” from English), was introduced by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, one of the greatest references of Positive Psychology, and is closely linked to the connection with talent, creativity, well-being and happiness, achieving the “optimal experience”.
This state of flow is reached when the activity aligns with one’s own talent, and by feeling so gratifying, pleasant, with so much meaning, the person wants to do it for themselves, for their own delight, beyond what they can get from it. The task is easy, without effort, favoring a state of intense concentration, creativity, enjoyment and a feeling of fullness; For this reason, the “optimal experience” -as the author calls it- enhances performance, efficiency, leads to excellence and self-realization.
The opposite is to operate in stress mode, in a state of constant alert, of survival; in tension, disgust or rush, when everything is heavier, tedious, overwhelming or with too much effort, blocking creativity and impeding the growth and expansion of the being.
Our brain can work in stress mode or in creative flow mode, but it cannot be in both at the same time. Each human being can choose which state to connect with, depending on the quality of their thoughts, emotions, environments, and decisions.
For this reason, the first step is self-knowledge, discovering oneself in order to know how to manage vital energy and be able to choose respecting one’s own essence, promoting health, well-being and enjoyment.
Personally, I have spent a lot of time adapting to the context, demanding tasks that do not match my energy, following the paths or dreams of others. This state of incoherence plunged me into confusion, stress and anxiety, waking up even physical symptoms. A difficult space to sustain.
And one day I decided to change, starting a process back to my essence, and from there, connect with enjoyment, health and prosperity.
Today I invite you and I accompany you to travel this powerful path of personal or professional reinvention, because aligning yourself with your purpose and life plan, implies tuning in with the harmony and coherence of your being, favoring the creative state of flow, enhancing your performance and the abundance.
It is the most important decision of your life.
It is self leadership. It is self mastery.
ine francisconi
Leadership Coach
& Talent Development
www.inefrancisconi.com
Instagram/LinkedIn: @inefrancisconi
WhatsApp: +54 9 11 6821 2020
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