We have all had glimpses of the flow state.
But how do we make it consistently accessible?
The flow state is where everything is flowing effortlessly.
You are productive. Nothing can distract you.
You are in the zone.
And wham… you are no longer in the zone, no longer in flow.
And… you don’t know how to get it back.
First, a simple observation.
When you enter the flow state, time seems to slow down dramatically. Hours pass and it feels like minutes. This phenomenon is called time distortion by psychologists.
We can use this observation as a doorway into the flow state. How?
Slow everything down. Slow down your actions, slow down your breathing and finally slow down your thoughts. As you do this, you will enter the flow state.
You will perceive more vividly. Life will have a different vibrancy. The smallest of things will seem interesting. Voila! You have entered the flow state.
Try out this trick. Use time as a doorway into flow.
Let me know how things go.