What is Flow?

Put simply, flow is the path of least resistance. When we are in flow, productivity rises, results increase, occurrences line up, we have more fun and feel more connected to the organisation.

It’s a state in which a person is fully immersed in an activity in a feeling of energised focus and full involvement. It is focused motivation, where the emotions are not just contained and channeled but positively energised and aligned with the task at hand.

If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed or anxious, then its a fairly good indicator you are out of Flow. The opposite is true when you are in Flow, you feel joy and even rapture whilst performing the task.

It takes focus to learn the basics and practice makes it second nature. Once you know how to stay in flow you can enjoy life with ease and grace.

When experiencing flow there can be a distortion of time. Your internal clock does not seem to match the external clock. Somehow your internal clock speeds up or slows down. During this phenomenon, people immersed in their task (in flow) often look up at the clock thinking only a short time had passed only to find it is many hours later than they thought it was.

In the work place, flow can be seen where an individuals challenges and skills are equally matched. Thus creating a harmonious environment. This is a key aspect of employee engagement in action…