Author : Mihaly Csikszent
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 20,81 MB
Release : 1991-03-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0060920432
An introduction to "flow," a new field of behavioral science that offers life-fulfilling potential, explains its principles and shows how to introduce flow into all aspects of life, avoiding the interferences of disharmony.
Author : Susan A. Jackson
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 20,34 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780880118767
With help from sports psychology researcher Jackson, Csikszentmihalyi (human behavior, U. of Chicago) pares down his now-famous concept of flow to basic explanations and self-assessment exercises. Emphasis is on achieving a balance between challenges and skills, setting goals, taking advantage of feedback, focusing on the present, controlling the controllables, and having fun. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Steven Kotler
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 22,19 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1477800832
An exploration of how extreme athletes break the limits of ultimate human performance and what we can learn from their mastery of the state of consciousness known as "flow" In this groundbreaking book, New York Times-bestselling author Steven Kotler decodes the mystery of ultimate human performance. Drawing on over a decade of research and first-hand interviews with dozens of top action and adventure sports athletes such as big-wave legend Laird Hamilton, big-mountain snowboarder Jeremy Jones, and skateboarding pioneer Danny Way, Kotler explores the frontier science of "flow," an optimal state of consciousness where we perform and feel our best. Building a bridge between the extreme and the mainstream, The Rise of Superman explains how these athletes are using flow to do the impossible and how we can use this information to radically accelerate our performance in our own lives. At its core, this is a book about profound possibility, what is actually possible for our species, and where--if anywhere--our limits lie.
Author : B.A. Christopher
Publisher :
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 13,44 MB
Release : 2024-09-23
Category : Self-Help
ISBN :
Flow State Focus - How to Achieve Peak Productivity and Get Things Done Get ready to learn the keys to super productivity with Flow State Focus. With today's world going a million miles an hour, it can seem next to impossible to keep focused on the things that really matter. This is a breakthrough guide into the science of "flow state"—that highly productive mental zone where creativity and concentration blend in perfect unison. It equips users with actionable strategies for enhancing efficiency and increasing work performance. Whether you're a time-crunched professional or student, or whether you're a creative soul seeking inspiration, the book will detail practical tools and techniques that will allow you to step into flow and turn daily tasks into fulfilling activities. You'll find out about: The Psychology of Flow State: Understand the underlying principles of flow and how it can revolutionize the way that you work. Techniques of Inducing Flow: Learn techniques to create an ideal environment, avoid distractive elements, and create routines that foster focus. Practical Techniques & Strategies for Inducing Flow State: Learn an array of strategies to help you get you in your flow state, enhance creativity, and make the most of your time. Reach New Heights in Creativity & Productivity While Having a Good Time in the Process: Learn about Flow State if you haven't heard much about it. It's an awesome state of being, powerful too. Learn how to start activating Flow State on command using it like a mini superpower. Let life not get in the way of your ambitions. Using Flow State Focus, you'll find a way not only to get things done but to enjoy the productivity that flows through being fully involved in your work. Order your copy today, and transform your journey to productivity! Learn how to focus like never before: Master Focus, Hit Targets, Unleash Your Real, Hidden Potential. Your most productive self awaits!
Author : Mihaly Csikszentmihalhi
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 34,77 MB
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1541647459
From the bestselling author of Flow and one of the pioneers of the scientific study of happiness, an indispensable guide to living your best life. What makes a good life? Is it money? An important job? Leisure time? Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi believes our obsessive focus on such measures has led us astray. Work fills our days with anxiety and pressure, so that during our free time, we tend to live in boredom, absorbed by our screens. What are we missing? To answer this question, Csikszentmihalyi studied thousands of people, and he found the key. People are happiest when they challenge themselves with tasks that demand a high degree of skill and commitment, and which are undertaken for their own sake. Instead of scrolling on your phone, play the piano. Take a routine chore and figure out how to do it better, faster, more efficiently. In short, learn the hidden power of complete engagement, a psychological state the author calls flow. Though they appear simple, the lessons in Finding Flow are life-changing.
Author : Janice Marturano
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 36,51 MB
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1620402483
The complexity and relentless pace of our world places exceptional demands on leaders today. They work incredibly hard and yet feel that they are not meeting their own expectations of excellence. They feel disconnected from their own values and overburdened. By the thousands, they seek out books on leadership skills, time management, and “getting things done,” but the techniques these volumes offer, useful as they are, don't often don't speak to the leader's fundamental sense that something is missing. Janice Marturano, a senior executive with decades of experience in Fortune 500 corporations, explains how Mindful Leadership training integrates the practice of mindfulness-meditation and self-awareness-with the practical tools of management, enabling leaders to bring a wider range of their capacities to the challenges at hand. We already know from scientific research that mindfulness practices enhance mental health and improve clarity and focus. FINDING THE SPACE shows how this training has specific value for leaders. This is not a new “leadership system” to add to the burden of already overworked people. It brings the concepts of mindfulness into the everyday life of anyone in a leadership role, through specific exercises that address practical issues-the calendar, schedule, phone usage, meetings, to-do list, and strategic planning, as well as interpersonal challenges such as listening and working with difficult colleagues. Leaders who have experienced mindfulness training report that it provides a “transformative experience” with significant improvements in innovation, self-awareness, listening, and making better decisions. In FINDING THE SPACE TO LEAD, Marturano masterfully lays out her proven techniques for promoting mindfulness in the busy executive's working life.
Author : Maura Thomas
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 16,71 MB
Release : 2019-09-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1728217482
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and scattered? Do you wish you could maximize your productivity and achieve success effortlessly? In Attention Management, productivity expert Maura Thomas unveils the ultimate guide to increasing your focus and harnessing your attention for peak performance. In this game-changing book, Thomas shares her practical mindfulness techniques to help you regain control over your attention and optimize your productivity. With a clear and systematic approach, she empowers you to effectively prioritize tasks, eliminate distractions, and enhance your ability to concentrate on what truly matters. Whether you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur, this book will equip you with the tools and knowledge to: Conquer information overload and regain mental clarity Cultivate laser-like focus amidst digital distractions Overcome procrastination and stay motivated Reduce stress and increase overall well-being Cultivate a healthy work-life balance Boost creativity and unlock your full potential A must-read business book for anyone seeking to transform their productivity and achieve lasting success!
Author : Emilie Wapnick
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 18,65 MB
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0062566687
What do you want to be when you grow up? It's a familiar question we're all asked as kids. While seemingly harmless, the question has unintended consequences. It can make you feel like you need to choose one job, one passion, one thing to be about. Guess what? You don't. Having a lot of different interests, projects and curiosities doesn't make you a "jack-of-all-trades, master of none." Your endless curiosity doesn't mean you are broken or flaky. What you are is a multipotentialite: someone with many interests and creative pursuits. And that is actually your biggest strength. How to Be Everything helps you channel your diverse passions and skills to work for you. Based on her popular TED talk, "Why some of us don't have one true calling", Emilie Wapnick flips the script on conventional career advice. Instead of suggesting that you specialize, choose a niche or accumulate 10,000 hours of practice in a single area, Wapnick provides a practical framework for building a sustainable life around ALL of your passions. You'll discover: • Why your multipotentiality is your biggest strength, especially in today's uncertain job market. • How to make a living and structure your work if you have many skills and interests. • How to focus on multiple projects and make progress on all of them. • How to handle common insecurities such as the fear of not being the best, the guilt associated with losing interest in something you used to love and the challenge of explaining "what you do" to others. Not fitting neatly into a box can be a beautiful thing. How to Be Everything teaches you how to design a life, at any age and stage of your career, that allows you to be fully you, and find the kind of work you'll love.
Author : Sky Nelson-Isaacs
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 32,27 MB
Release : 2019-02-19
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1623173116
Harness the principles of synchronicity and flow to live better, work smarter, and find purpose in your life When we align with circumstance, circumstance aligns with us. Using a cutting-edge scientific theory of synchronicity, Sky Nelson-Isaacs presents a model for living "in the flow"--a state of optimal functioning, creative thinking, and seemingly effortless productivity. Nelson-Isaacs explains how our choices create meaning, translating current and original ideas from theoretical physics and quantum mechanics into accessible, actionable steps that we can all take to live lives in better alignment with who we are and who we want to be. By turns encouraging and empowering, Living in Flow helps us develop an informed relationship to meaning-making and purposefulness in our lives. From this we can align ourselves more effectively within our personal, professional, and community relationships to live more in flow.
Author : Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 44,11 MB
Release : 2017-01-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1492535729
The ability to enter into a flow state of mind will help any runner overcome the psychological barriers associated with a race. With Running Flow, pioneering flow researcher Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi gives you tools and strategies for experiencing the power of flow.
