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Flow requires a balance between skill and challenge from "summary" of Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
When we are in a state of flow, we experience a sense of deep concentration and complete absorption in the task at hand. This state is characterized by a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. Flow occurs when we are fully immersed in what we are doing, losing track of time and self-consciousness. In order to achieve flow, there must be a balance between the level of challenge presented by the task and our own skill level. If the challenge of the task is too high in relation to our skill level, we may feel anxious, overwhelmed, and frustrated. On the other hand, if the task is too easy, we may become bored, apathetic, and disengaged. In both cases, the mismatch between challenge and skill prevents us from experiencing flow. Flow arises when the challenge of the task is just right for our level of ...
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