Ever notice yourself blocking your intuition? Here are three ways you could be easily or without knowing blocking your own flow state
The psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi has died. Earlier this year my 8-year-old said, “When you’re making video games, you have to find that perfect balance between easy and hard?” And I told him he’d basically summarized Csikszentmihalyi’s concept of flow, and drew him the diagram above to explain. Csikszentmihalyi’s book Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
Sometimes it’s hard to start. Not for lack of ambition or enthusiasm — it’s just … the vibe isn’t right. Thankfully, there’s a way to overcome this problem, besides wandering around in a fog of procrastination.
These activities will launch you into a peaceful state of mind also known as flow.
The question What is Flow is asked all the time. In this blog I look at what it means to be in the flow state and how we can encourage it.
It’s nearly Summer in the Northern Hemisphere and I. AM. EXCITED. It feels like winter lasted three years this time around. I’m not sure if it was the long void of covid or that it’s been freezing in my studio, but I’m ready to shake off layers of cold and burst forth into full on Summer. Summer is
Since we can’t eliminate stress, it’s important to identify ways to manage stress. Here are four proven methods to manage stress.
Entrepreneur and Employee are two very different distinctions. Money is not the point of being in business but it sure is a lovely delectable byproduct.
Trance-inducing Music Thanks to TikTok, I have found the perfect addition to my flow state music collection. To my surprise, it’s “Aquatic Ambiance” from Donkey Kong Country, a video game. I had no…
Since we can’t eliminate stress, it’s important to identify ways to manage stress. Here are four proven methods to manage stress.
Since we can’t eliminate stress, it’s important to identify ways to manage stress. Here are four proven methods to manage stress.
These activities will launch you into a peaceful state of mind also known as flow.
Encontra-se um resumo do livro Flow de Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi sob forma de autoajuda, propósito negado pelo próprio autor. Flow (1990) explora como podemos experimentar o prazer orgástico em nossa…
Can anyone achieve peak performance? Find out on our blog and learn how neurofeedback can help optimize your brain function.
Sacred Sensuality is a dance between the realms of pleasure and reality. It is the moment we feel tapped in, turned on, and ready to experience life. With its intoxicating allure, we are able to conjure magick from the mundane. A shower is no longer just a means to stay fresh. It becomes a dance party, a studio session, the opportunity to get up close and personal with every inch of our flesh. Water dripping, soaped up, running our hands along the curves of our form. Squeezing our asses, tracing the delicate lines of our sacred center. Appreciating and understanding the brilliance of all that we are. Of course, not every moment will be perfect or sexy or warrant a sensual moment. But throughout this series, it is my utmost desire to lure you into my hedonistic mind. To convince you that pleasure is your birthright, and being a little self-involved, self-indulged, selfish, or whatever they’ll say, is what makes life worth living. Fair warning, this series may get a little… salacious as I tap into my own unfiltered creative forces to bring it to you. Let’s begin. The feminine awakening is like spiritual foreplay.. We’ve been taught to view sensuality as a means to sex. But what if it’s the key to unlocking something more profound? A path to deeper self-knowledge, a flirtatious dance with the universe, the activation code to our primal creative force? Once we move beyond the surface, we fall into the decadent depths of what it means to truly inhabit our body, our spirit, and our boundless capacity for pleasure. Before we slap on our snorkels and dive deep, let's debunk some limiting beliefs that might be holding you back.
Feeling uninspired lately with your artwork? The key to creating your best work and entering a flow state is being able to generate the...
It’s nearly Summer in the Northern Hemisphere and I. AM. EXCITED. It feels like winter lasted three years this time around. I’m not sure if it was the long void of covid or that it’s been freezing in my studio, but I’m ready to shake off layers of cold and burst forth into full on Summer. Summer is
Businesses are containers for the ideas we want to bring into the world. These ideas are embodied and should flow through our whole being. We can learn from the wisdom of the chakra system and manifest our vision.
Batching content is the idea that you produce your content all at once for the next week, month or quarter. The benefits of batch creating content is to save yourself time throughout the rest of the month to focus on promoting that content and working on other business tasks.
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Peak Performance for Everyone: Experience the Flow State. Achieve peak performance and experience the flow state with NeurOptimal.
During work sessions, the ultimate goal is to feel joyfully productive to a point that it ignites flow state, a mentality in which you are fully immersed in and energetic about your task at hand. Whether you work from home or in an office, your aesthetic surroundings can greatly influence your mood, mental efficiency and ability to finish tasks. Many different aspects of your home office can have positive and negative effects on your well-being and productivity including color, light sources and room layout. Let’s dive in. 1. Color According to “The Effects of Colour in Work Environment: A Systematic Review”, over 40 papers on color theory and color affecting mood and the workplace were studied and found to have similar trends when it comes to the influence of color on mood, wellbeing, stress levels and work performance. Color temperatures (warm vs. cool) elicited different responses in the subjects that affected how they perceive their work environment. Cool colors such as blue and green were preferred and had a positive effect on mood and well-being. The color green harmonized with a more peaceful, happy work environment. Blue is perceived as a more positive color than red, which can evoke a stimulating yet distracting work environment. Working in red and/or brightly colored rooms had an energizing effect on the brain, whereas working in an area with white walls was considered boring and uninteresting. According to the study, “good workplace colour combinations can have a positive influence on visual working capacity and increased comfort.” (Lebedkova et al., 2012). 2. Light Sources Have you ever tried to concentrate in a room full of excruciatingly bright artificial lighting? What about staring at a computer screen for hours on end? In a study from the American Society of Interior Design, 68% of workers complain about the lighting in their office. Certain types of light can affect our circadian rhythm, which in turn can affect our mood, energy levels and motivation to complete tasks. Bright fluorescent lighting and blue light can cause eye fatigue and headaches. The best light for a comfortable and productive work environment is natural lighting through a window. Natural lighting reduces stress and drowsiness while reducing levels of anxiety. While not office spaces and areas are lucky enough to have a plethora of natural light, it is the best option when it comes to feeling productive. Other ways to promote a well lit working environment is to not work in an area that is too dim nor too bright and to take breaks from staring at screens to avoid eye strain. LED lighting is preferred to fluorescent bulbs as it is more energy efficient and can usually be adjusted (dimmed, brightened, color temperature) to fit the work environment. 3. Room Layout Working in an area not suited for your project can be detrimental to its outcome. Whether you work from home or in an office, the layout and furniture in your work area is an important part of your overall productivity. When working from home, try to avoid working in bed, on the couch or in an unconventional area that is distracting. Having a dedicated workspace at home ensures you are in the right mindset and have the correct materials to accomplish the task at hand. (Check out more tips on how to successfully work from home here) Whether you have a home office or a comfortable seating area with natural lighting, make sure the area around you is not cluttered. This can cause anxiety, distress and a sense of claustrophobia. While in an office, a workspace that promotes healthy socialization has been proven to increase productivity. Good lighting, plants, comfortable, good quality office furniture and visually appealing surroundings (wall color, art) can increase happiness and promote a healthy work environment. -- Does your work environment pass the test? If not, a few small changes could make a world of difference in your productivity and flow state! Office spaces that make changes to increase the happiness and productivity of their employees can see a drastic improvement in overall morale and employee performance, and improving your work from home environment can breathe new life into your projects and inspire you in ways you never thought possible.
This workshop is designed for those of us who are ready to allow our passions to come alive and enter into a flow state of mind. Whether you’re looking
Kechari Mudra, often revered as the "King of All Mudras," is a highly advanced practice in Raja Yoga and Hatha Yoga Practice is described in sacred texts such as the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita. The practice involves a tongue lock mudra, where the tongue is rolled back and placed into the nasal cavity. The ultimate goal of Kechari Mudra is to attain higher states of consciousness, stimulate the higher chakras and regulate the flow of prana, or life energy, in the physical body. This blog will delve into the exercises and the intricacies involved in this great art of Kechari Mudra.
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