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Flow can help us overcome obstacles and setbacks from "summary" of Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
When we are in a state of flow, our focus narrows, and we become fully immersed in the task at hand. This intense concentration allows us to overcome obstacles and setbacks more easily because we are not distracted by external factors. In flow, our skills and challenges are perfectly matched, leading to a sense of control and mastery over the situation. This feeling of control boosts our confidence and motivation, making us more likely to persist in the face of difficulty. Flow also helps us overcome obstacles and setbacks by altering our perception of time. When we are in flow, we lose track of time and become completely absorbed in the present moment. This time distortion ...
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