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Challenges should be balanced to prevent frustration or boredom from "summary" of Flow by Mihaly Csikszent

Optimal experience arises when the balance between challenges and skills is finely tuned. When challenges are too great, anxiety ensues, leading to frustration and disengagement. Conversely, when tasks are too simple, monotony takes hold, resulting in boredom. This delicate equilibrium is essential for achieving a state of flow, where individuals become fully immersed and engaged in their activities. As skills develop, the nature of challenges must evolve. This progression ensures ongoing engagement and satisfaction. An individual who has mastered a task will quickly find it lacking if the challenge does not increase proportionately. Without the thrill of new obstacles, the sense of achievement diminishes, and the activity becomes unfulfilling. Conversely, a challenge that exceeds one’s competencies can provoke a sense of helplessness. This psychological state is marked by a loss of focus and motivation, undermining the potential f...
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