Sue explores the challenges of staying focused and achieving deep flow work amidst distractions, focussing particularly upon the concept of flow state, where one becomes completely immersed and engrossed in a task, and how it can lead to increased productivity and enjoyment.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Flow state is a state of deep focus and immersion in a task where distractions are minimised.
Flow state can be achieved by engaging in activities that are challenging but not too difficult, and that provide a sense of novelty and curiosity.
Flow state is enhanced by pleasure and dopamine hits, which can be achieved through gamification and finding intrinsic motivation.
Autonomy and pursuing one's purpose are important factors in achieving flow state.
BEST MOMENTS
"Getting into flow state allows you the release of your self-consciousness, the self-consciousness that says, I've got a problem here or I can't do this."
"Flow state is enhanced by pleasure. The more we experience the pleasure, the more we desire doing it."
"Curiosity sends you down a path that before you know it you've just binged two hours of content. You've gone into flow state because of curiosity."
"I believe that if we can just focus a little bit more on our purpose, on that mastery we're trying to build, on our curiosity, and maybe we can delve into that intrinsic motivation and get into our flow state even more."
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I’m a successful career mum turned entrepreneur (soon to be author..) and speaker.
I was one of a few corporate women in tech who was successful to reach a level before hitting my head firmlyon the glass ceiling. All while I was constantly having to choose between my kids and my career. I was burnt out, overwhelmed and unfulfilled.
I wasn’t living, I was surviving and this outdated corporate career path wasn’t serving anyone.
I took everything I learnt about systems, data and technology and created my first online business empowering leaders through training, webinars and coaching. Before finally accepting my calling to help others escape the outdated 9-5 and create a business that works for their life. Leveraging mindset and technology.
