Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Understanding FLOW



Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi--there's a name for you--coined the term "flow" to describe the ultimate engagement in a task.This is something that, as creative writers, we want to contemplate. After we look at the links below, consider for yourself: have you ever experienced "flow?" If so, in what context? Is this a state of mind that would be an ultimate goal?

Discuss!

Elements of Flow

Definition of Flow (wikipedia)

Csikszentmihalyi on TED

In what environments, or in what circumstances, are you best able to achieve FLOW?






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