It’s no surprise, then, that flow states are more associated with areas of Internal locus of control. You’ll remember that autonomy is a flow trigger.
Estimate a percentage that you have control over each. Try this exercise: put your relationships and work activities into categories. People who believe external forces beyond their control have the biggest influence on their lives have an external locus of control. Individuals with a strong internal locus of control believe events in their life are primarily dictated by their actions. How much do you believe you have control over the outcome of events in your life? Setting up your temple of flow is a way to take more control over your environment. Your temple of flow becomes a filter to remove anything attempting to block flow. This is important for energy, mood, and circadian rhythms.įor more practical tips, consider our 8-week “ Zero to Dangerous” training course.īy setting up your space to optimize flow, you’ll be gating your attention. If possible, your temple of flow should include natural light.Everything you need should be easily retrievable.Use noise-canceling headphones to aim for a distraction proof environment.Remove anything from your workspace that doesn’t help you start work. There are many practical ways to do this. Reduces friction to performing the task at hand.The quality of your workspace has real consequences for flow. It starts with knowing what you can control. Others depend more on your environment (immediate feedback and pattern recognition).ĭesigning your life to maximize access to these triggers is possible. You’ll notice that some of these are internal (curiosity and purpose). When you get into flow, usually one or more of these show up.
Pattern Recognition - a trigger for creative thinking.Challenge/Skill Ratio - a task that is slightly more difficult (about 4%) than your comfort zone.Deep Embodiment - focusing with your whole body.Complexity - something that requires deep focus and concentration.Novelty - Being open to new experiences.Autonomy - personal freedom and independence.See which one’s you frequently experience. Here are some of the known flow triggers. Those are the things that hold your flow triggers. Think about what gets you excited, energized, engaged and curious. Reduce what your brain is paying attention to, and more mental energy is freed up to power the thing you’re trying to do.
#Get into flow state code#
Researchers describe flow as the source code of intrinsic motivation.Īlong with neurochemistry, flow triggers help you to reduce cognitive load. That’s why flow state can produce the most powerful motivation on the planet. Encourages insights.įlow is the only state that releases all five of these chemicals at once. Anandamide - prompts lateral mental connections.Endorphins - block pain, allowing you to work longer.Dopamine - shows up when you want something.Norepinephrine - along with dopamine, tighten your focus.They work in concert with your brain’s performance-affecting chemicals: Flow triggers are actions that can drive you into a flow state.
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