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Many people know the feeling of being "in the zone": As they're fully immersed in a task, the background noise of the world fades and they may not notice time passing. Gymnasts may enter this ...

Achieve peak productivity by manipulating brain wave states. Instead of constantly operating in beta, shift to alpha for creativity, theta for deep insight, and gamma for breakthrough. Find "flow ...

Have you ever done a tricky but doable task — say a puzzle — and felt intense engagement, absorption, and enjoyment? If so, you’ve experienced a flow state. If this sounds familiar, you’re in good ...

In Pixar’s Soul, the richly imaginative 2020 film exploring life and purpose, jazz pianist Joe Gardner often loses himself in a rapturous piano solo. As his fingers dance across the keys, the world ...

Have you ever been so absorbed in an activity that time just seemed to melt away? When you’re deeply focused on a challenging task that you have enough skill to complete and the activity is rewarding ...

‘It would be impossible to “hack” flow on demand,’ says Dr Cameron Norsworthy. But we can increase our chances to experience it, he adds.Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images What is the secret to ...