Flow can be disrupted by distractions and interruptions from "summary" of Finding Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Distractions and interruptions are common hindrances to experiencing flow in our daily lives. When we are engrossed in an activity that challenges us just enough to keep us fully engaged, any external disruptions can easily break our concentration and pull us out of our state of flow. This can be frustrating and can hinder our ability to fully immerse ourselves in the task at hand. In our modern world filled with constant notifications, emails, and other distractions vying for our attention, it has become increasingly difficult to maintain focus and stay in flow. Even seemingly harmless interruptions, such as a colleague stopping by to chat or a sudden noise in the environment, can disrupt our flow and derail our progress. When we are in a state of flow, we are fully present in the moment and completely absorbed in what we are doing. However, distractions and interruptions can shift our focus away from the task at hand, causi...
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