{"id":117305,"date":"2023-11-03T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=117305"},"modified":"2023-11-08T11:19:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T15:19:37","slug":"flow-state-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/flow-state-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Flow State at Work: Where Productivity &#038; Self-Care Meet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you ever lose track of time when you&#8217;re working? What type of tasks engross you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grace Beverley brings <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/self-care-and-productivity\/\">productivity and self-care<\/a> together in her book <em>Working Hard, Hardly Working<\/em>. She says that flow makes productivity a form of self-care because the feeling of being engrossed in a task is joyful and satisfying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more to learn why a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/flow-state-complete-guide\/\">flow state<\/a> at work is beneficial and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-achieve\/\">how to achieve<\/a> it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getting-in-a-flow-state-at-work\">Getting in a Flow State at Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, flow is a state in which you\u2019re deeply absorbed in a task. Beverley contends that, when you&#8217;re in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/steven-kotler-flow-state\/\">a flow state<\/a> at work, you not only get more done but you also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-enjoy-work\/\">enjoy work<\/a> more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Flow has additional benefits beyond providing joy and satisfaction. For example, Csikszentmihalyi says that <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/flow\/1-page-summary#the-benefits-of-flow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flow can leave you feeling more confident<\/a>. When you work hard during flow to apply your skills toward goals you\u2019ve deemed worthwhile, you feel better about yourself overall.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Csikszentmihalyi, <strong>you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/flow-experience\/\">experience flow<\/a> when you\u2019re engaged in a task in which your skill level matches the level of challenge you feel.<\/strong> If you\u2019re not experiencing flow because a task is too easy, you can enter flow by making the task more challenging. If you\u2019re unable to access flow because a task is too difficult, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/improve-your-skills\/\">improve your skills<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: To enter flow by making an easy task more challenging, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/motivate\/201703\/annoyed-at-work-the-flow-hack-transforms-motivation#:~:text=You%20may%20be%20wondering,doing%20something%20completely%20new.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">try beating your personal record or setting yourself a very challenging goal<\/a>. For instance, if you\u2019re an interior decorator, aim to complete your next decoration job using <em>half<\/em> the budget of your previous job. To initiate flow by improving your skills, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindtools.com\/a3u4xut\/the-flow-model\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">consider seeking out a mentor<\/a> who can provide feedback and teach you new skills.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beverley advises that it\u2019s easiest to enter flow states when working on tasks that are already conducive to flow. Start by identifying tasks that have put you into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/the-flow-state-2\/\">a state of flow<\/a> before.<strong> <\/strong>Think of instances in which you felt completely engaged in a work task, such as moments when you lost track of time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/flow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Flow<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>Csikszentmihalyi describes <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/flow\/chapter-3#the-nine-elements-of-enjoyment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">additional elements of a flow state<\/a>\u2014these may help you recall tasks that have put you into flow. For instance, he says <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/flow\/chapter-3#element-9-the-experience-is-autotelic-you-want-to-repeat-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tasks that induce flow are <em>autotelic<\/em><\/a>\u2014you\u2019re motivated to do them because the <em>process<\/em> of working on them is enjoyable, not just because you anticipate certain benefits once you\u2019re finished. For example, if you enjoy corresponding with clients because you like socializing with them, that\u2019s an autotelic task that\u2019s likely to put you into a state of flow. By contrast, if you enjoy corresponding with clients only because you anticipate doing so will later increase your profits, that task is less likely to easily induce flow.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Next, instead of waiting for flow to happen when you engage in these tasks, purposefully initiate flow.<\/strong> Engage in a brief warm-up activity (Beverley calls these \u201cflow triggers\u201d) that inspires you to work on the tasks you identified. For instance, say you\u2019re a graphic designer who has experienced flow in the past when sketching logo ideas. You could initiate flow by looking at pictures of your favorite logos for inspiration before designing your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: To make your warm-up as inspiring as possible, consider making it playful. In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-power-of-fun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Power of Fun<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>Catherine Price describes playfulness as <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-power-of-fun\/1-page-summary#playfulness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">having an attitude of curiosity, openness, and willingness to experiment<\/a> instead of a specific purpose or desired outcome. For example, instead of looking at pictures of your favorite logos as your warm-up, create logos for imaginary and silly companies, like a noodle company that makes unconventional noodle shapes. Price cites research suggesting that playfulness has numerous benefits: It boosts your creativity, improves your memory, and decreases stress.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Your Needs While You\u2019re in Flow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beverley says you can <strong>attend to your needs (physical and otherwise) <\/strong>while you\u2019re in a state of flow. Even though flow is an enjoyable state, Beverley warns that <strong>it can lead to overwork. <\/strong>Let\u2019s explore two of Beverley\u2019s tips for avoiding this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 1: Prepare to Meet Your Physical Needs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re experiencing flow, you might be so absorbed in a task that you forget to take care of yourself. Therefore, before starting a task that\u2019ll get you into flow, <strong>prepare to meet your physical needs.<\/strong> For instance, fill your water bottle in advance and make sure your workspace is comfortable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Some experts recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/omh.ny.gov\/omhweb\/resources\/publications\/self-care-at-work-infographic.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">desk-based self-care strategies<\/a>, like using a water bottle that includes time markings to easily show you how much water you need to consume each hour of the day. In addition to making sure your workspace is physically comfortable <em>in advance<\/em>, consider writing yourself reminders to meet your physical needs <em>throughout<\/em> your flow session. For instance, write a reminder to prevent eye strain by following the \u201c20-20-20 rule\u201d: Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away from your screen for at least 20 seconds.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 2: Decide in Advance How Long to Spend in Flow<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, if you spend <em>too<\/em> much time in flow, you\u2019ll become mentally and physically exhausted\u2014Beverley calls this \u201coverflow.\u201d Therefore, <strong>set a time limit for your flow session in advance.<\/strong> Enforce this limit by ensuring you\u2019ll know to stop when that time is up\u2014for example, set up a desktop notification to remind you when your flow period has ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Whereas Beverley recommends setting a time limit for your <em>flow sessions<\/em> in advance, other experts recommend setting a time limit for only your <em>breaks. <\/em>For instance, the <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@UrgentPigeon\/the-flowtime-technique-7685101bd191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flowtime Technique<\/a> has you work for as long as you want and take timed breaks whenever the need for a break arises. For example, you might take a timed break when you need to stretch your legs or when your task makes you frustrated. The technique\u2019s creator explains that this approach has two benefits. First, by taking breaks when you need to, you\u2019re more likely to be focused while working and thus achieve flow. Making these breaks <em>timed<\/em> ensures you don\u2019t avoid your work for too long. Second, you won\u2019t feel anxious about a timer interrupting your work\u2014such anxiety could prevent you from achieving flow.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you ever lose track of time when you&#8217;re working? What type of tasks engross you? Grace Beverley brings productivity and self-care together in her book Working Hard, Hardly Working. She says that flow makes productivity a form of self-care because the feeling of being engrossed in a task is joyful and satisfying. 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