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On this episode, we chat about how to get into a state of flow, where we’re totally immersed in what we’re doing. Topics covered include:
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<li class="li1">What a “flow state” is;</li>
<li class="li1">The characteristics of a flow state;</li>
<li class="li1">Shortcuts to help us get into a state of flow;</li>
<li class="li1">How flow helps us perform better with creative tasks;</li>
<li class="li1">When a flow state isn’t helpful;</li>
<li class="li1">The “flow channel”;</li>
<li class="li1">Why we shouldn’t always evaluate how we’re doing as we work;</li>
<li class="li1">The steps for focusing on something, and how these can help us enter a flow state.</li>
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Links mentioned in this episode:
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<li class="li1">Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/3kjzbKi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience</a></li>
<li class="li1">Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/41uTfdE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to Calm Your Mind</a></li>
<li class="li1">Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/3xLoraY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity</a></li>
<li class="li1">Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/3lYgRXM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">On Writing</a></li>
<li class="li1">Article: <a href="https://chrisbailey.com/how-to-experience-flow-magical-chart/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The flow channel</a></li>
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99: Attention Span

Time and Attention is a podcast that will help you become more intentional and productive. Hosted by Chris Bailey, the author of two productivity books, and Ardyn Nordstrom, a nerdy economist, the show covers topics as diverse as productivity, focus, procrastination, time management, money, happiness, gratitude, and disconnecting. We occasionally also welcome a bestselling author onto the show to talk about a book they wrote.