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Flow: The Psychology of Happiness (Rider Classics) Paperback – January 6, 2022
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'Elegantly written ... it is more relevant than ever' The Times
Control of consciousness determines the quality of life
What really makes us feel glad to be alive?
Combining over 40 years of ground-breaking research with practical advice, world-renowned psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi reveals the key to optimal experience: flow.
This classic work of psychology is your essential guide to unlocking a happier, more fulfilling state of being.
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherRider
- Publication dateJanuary 6, 2022
- Dimensions5.31 x 1.06 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-101846046955
- ISBN-13978-1846046957
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- Publisher : Rider (January 6, 2022)
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 1846046955
- ISBN-13 : 978-1846046957
- Item Weight : 13.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.31 x 1.06 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #610,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,416 in Emotional Mental Health
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Often result in a body of work that is unapproachable by the general public, but here the author’s style and command of language makes Flow a joy to read and reread
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Csikszentmihalyi defines flow as the state of being completely absorbed in an activity, where time appears to pass quickly and individuals feel fully engaged and fulfilled. Flow typically occurs when there's a balance between the challenge of the task at hand and the individual's skill level. If the challenge is too low, people may experience boredom, while if it's too high, they may feel anxiety.
In software development, we sometimes use the term "entering the zone" to describe a state of complete immersion in our work. This is akin to flow, where time seems to fly by, and one experiences joy in addressing a problem or constructing a solution.
The author outlines several key components of flow, including clear goals, immediate feedback, deep concentration, a sense of control, the merging of action and awareness, loss of self-consciousness, and an altered sense of time. Flow experiences often lead to increased creativity, productivity, and overall well-being.
The author praises the merits of rote learning, highlighting its advantages, while expressing disappointment towards educational reformers for gradually phasing it out. He explains how rote learning enhances memory and can regulate consciousness.
Furthermore, the author discusses autotelic workers - individuals who exhibit a high degree of intrinsic motivation and find satisfaction in the work itself rather than external rewards or recognition.
The author also explores the concept of an internalised symbolic system. During periods of persistent external turmoil, this internal framework can provide a lifeline. In the face of profound adversity, figures like poets, mathematicians, historians, and religious scholars have emerged as pillars of sanity amid tumultuous times.
The author argues that navigating stress and harnessing the potency of dissipative structures can lead to the realisation that losing one's job could potentially be a blessing if it leads to discovering a path more aligned with one's aspirations.
Overall, "Flow" offers valuable insights into the nature of optimal experience and provides practical guidance for achieving flow in daily life, ultimately leading to greater purpose and fulfilment.
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