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flow-state
/floʊ steɪt/
[/floʊ steɪt/]
complete focused absorption
Advancednoun
Definition
A flow state is a condition of complete absorption and focus in an activity, where time seems to disappear. Speakers describe how to enter flow.
Example
Artists often lose track of time in a flow state.
Artists often lose track of time in a flow state.
Etymology
Coined by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in the 1970s.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in talks on focus, creativity, and peak performance.