In this excellent story from the French newspaper Le Figaro, high level athletes describe how "Being in the Zone" or "Finding Flow" is crucial for them, even beyond pure performance.
Studied by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in the field of Positive Psychology field, “Flow”, or "Being in the Zone" is the mental state in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity, and ultimately of fulfilment. We are "in the Zone" when we completely use our Mastery to confront high, or even the highest, challenges. Flow is reached when Action meets Consciousness. Athletes and artist are familiar with it and, as expressed in the article, look for and value it. In the daily life, it can be a compass to guide us towards what we are best at, to find Meaning and motivation, and to consolidate our identity. In the business context, Flow can be an approach to performance, that combines Creativity, Authenticity, Excellence, and positive emotions. How to create the necessary conditions for Flow in demanding roles and uncertainty?
And you, when and how do you reach Flow?
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