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20 hours ago · The concept “flow” was identified and extensively studied by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the pioneering co-founder of positive psychology 1. According to him, flow is a state of mind in which a person becomes fully immersed in an activity. The psychological state of flow is characterised by: Complete absorption in the task at hand
1 day ago · Mihaly Robert Csikszentmihalyi (29 September 1934 – 20 October 2021) was a Hungarian-American psychologist. He recognized and named the psychological concept of " flow ", a highly focused mental ...
2 days ago · Flow was defined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi as “an optimal state of consciousness where we feel our best and perform our best” (Kotler et al., 2022). Perhaps a better definition of flow is as a mental state of focused attention on a task—which can be an art, a mental activity or a sport—without apparent effort (“effortless effort”).
5 days ago · Decades later, acclaimed psychologist Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi provided similar descriptions in adults and introduced the concept of Flow in the 1970s-1990s, a state of deep concentration where individuals are fully immersed in their tasks.
1 day ago · A focus on pathology was dominant in psychology until the mid-20th century; however, a positive, humanistic existential psychology has emerged in the new millennium that concentrates on the positive subjective experience, the improvement of quality of life, and the flourishing of individuals (Seligman & Csikszentmihalyi, 2000).Such interest is strongly connected to concern for the individual ...
4 days ago · The intersection of mindfulness and creativity offers a fertile ground for achieving mental clarity and fostering resilience. The flow state, in particular, provides a powerful pathway to enhance focus, productivity, and emotional well-being. Integrating mindfulness practices and creative activities into your daily routine can help unlock the ...
4 days ago · Emotional Engagement. Dark-themed games evoke intense emotions such as fear, anxiety, and sadness – feelings we usually avoid in daily life. Research has found that games invoking unpleasant emotions can enrich gameplay experience, making the game more meaningful, powerful, and resonant.
