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Experiencing Flow: Life Beyond Boredom and Anxiety
Experiencing Life Beyond Boredom and Anxiety is a transformative guide that unlocks the secrets to achieving optimal experiences and living a life filled with purpose and joy. Dr. Susan A. Jackson, a renowned psychologist and author, takes you on a captivating journey through the life-changing concept of flow – a state of complete absorption where challenges are met with skill, time seems to stand still, and enjoyment reaches its peak.
Drawing upon her extensive research, interviews, personal experiences, and close collaboration with the founder of flow, the legendary Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Dr. Jackson provides a comprehensive understanding of this optimal psychological state.
In this book, you'll
The nine dimensions that define the flow experience
Powerful strategies to cultivate flow in any domain, from sports to work, and everyday activities
Insights from Dr. Jackson’s personal journey and her interviews with elite athletes and professionals working in the flow area
A roadmap to finding meaning, purpose, and fulfilling your true potential
Through engaging stories, scientific evidence, and actionable advice, Experiencing Flow empowers you
Unlock a state of effortless concentration where engagement is completely on task, and self-consciousness is lost
Transform your perception of time and experience intrinsic enjoyment
Develop a mindset that embraces challenge, and fosters growth
Embark on a transformative journey towards a life beyond boredom and anxiety. Order your copy of Experiencing Flow today and unlock the keys to optimal living.
“In an age defined by the incessant tug of distractions and the pervasive grip of anxiety, Sue's timely insights call us to reassess our connection with the present moment, guiding us toward a journey of deeper fulfillment and heightened purpose.” —Hazel Findlay, Professional Climber, Coach, & Founder of Strong Mind
“With engaging and accessible prose, Sue Jackson takes the reader on a refreshing and insightful journey about flow, that space between anxiety and boredom, presented with clarity and accessibility.” —Rainer Martens, Founder, Human Kinetics Publishers
“Sue Jackson offers an essential contribution to the understanding of flow. . . She achieves this goal through an engaging narrative, as well as a rigorous writing style, appealing to researchers, practitioners, and any reader interested in the topic.” —Antonella Delle Fave, M.D., Professor of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Milan
PLEASE When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
Drawing upon her extensive research, interviews, personal experiences, and close collaboration with the founder of flow, the legendary Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Dr. Jackson provides a comprehensive understanding of this optimal psychological state.
In this book, you'll
The nine dimensions that define the flow experience
Powerful strategies to cultivate flow in any domain, from sports to work, and everyday activities
Insights from Dr. Jackson’s personal journey and her interviews with elite athletes and professionals working in the flow area
A roadmap to finding meaning, purpose, and fulfilling your true potential
Through engaging stories, scientific evidence, and actionable advice, Experiencing Flow empowers you
Unlock a state of effortless concentration where engagement is completely on task, and self-consciousness is lost
Transform your perception of time and experience intrinsic enjoyment
Develop a mindset that embraces challenge, and fosters growth
Embark on a transformative journey towards a life beyond boredom and anxiety. Order your copy of Experiencing Flow today and unlock the keys to optimal living.
“In an age defined by the incessant tug of distractions and the pervasive grip of anxiety, Sue's timely insights call us to reassess our connection with the present moment, guiding us toward a journey of deeper fulfillment and heightened purpose.” —Hazel Findlay, Professional Climber, Coach, & Founder of Strong Mind
“With engaging and accessible prose, Sue Jackson takes the reader on a refreshing and insightful journey about flow, that space between anxiety and boredom, presented with clarity and accessibility.” —Rainer Martens, Founder, Human Kinetics Publishers
“Sue Jackson offers an essential contribution to the understanding of flow. . . She achieves this goal through an engaging narrative, as well as a rigorous writing style, appealing to researchers, practitioners, and any reader interested in the topic.” —Antonella Delle Fave, M.D., Professor of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Milan
PLEASE When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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January 17, 2025
Experiencing Flow is a book about the concept of flow written by one of the world’s leading experts on the topic. It’s written in a simple, accessible, conversational, and easy-to-understand style. It’s light reading, and I often found myself in a mild flow state while reading it. The book feels very personal. It feels like sitting down with a wise person who talks about her 40+ years of experience with the concept of flow.
Jackson starts off the book by sharing how she came to learn about flow, how she connected with Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (the Father of Flow) and other flow researchers and enthusiasts, and how flow was a constant companion throughout her life. She then dedicates a chapter to Csikszentmihalyi’s story and what he was like as a person. She then explains in simple terms what flow is and what it isn’t. In the rest of the book, she provides a plethora of strategies for experiencing flow more often. She puts a strong emphasis on mindfulness and describes it as one of the best ways to become better at experiencing flow.
My favorite parts of the book were chapters 5 and 11. In the former, Jackson explains how anxiety can get in the way of flow and how acceptance can be helpful in dealing with anxiety. I especially enjoyed the stories she shares about Steve Hayes, Kelly Wilson, and Akshay Nananvati – each of them found their own way to embrace and accept anxiety in order to live a happier, more fulfilling life. In chapter 11, Jackson shares a recent experience of adversity she had to go through. She details her struggles, her coping strategies, and what she learned about flow in the process. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about this difficult time in her life and what she learned from it.
To sum up, this is a fairly short and highly accessible book about flow, written by one of the world’s leading experts on the topic. If you’re interested in learning more about flow or want to be a little bit happier and have a bit more fun in life, this is a wonderful read. Highly recommended.
Jackson starts off the book by sharing how she came to learn about flow, how she connected with Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (the Father of Flow) and other flow researchers and enthusiasts, and how flow was a constant companion throughout her life. She then dedicates a chapter to Csikszentmihalyi’s story and what he was like as a person. She then explains in simple terms what flow is and what it isn’t. In the rest of the book, she provides a plethora of strategies for experiencing flow more often. She puts a strong emphasis on mindfulness and describes it as one of the best ways to become better at experiencing flow.
My favorite parts of the book were chapters 5 and 11. In the former, Jackson explains how anxiety can get in the way of flow and how acceptance can be helpful in dealing with anxiety. I especially enjoyed the stories she shares about Steve Hayes, Kelly Wilson, and Akshay Nananvati – each of them found their own way to embrace and accept anxiety in order to live a happier, more fulfilling life. In chapter 11, Jackson shares a recent experience of adversity she had to go through. She details her struggles, her coping strategies, and what she learned about flow in the process. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about this difficult time in her life and what she learned from it.
To sum up, this is a fairly short and highly accessible book about flow, written by one of the world’s leading experts on the topic. If you’re interested in learning more about flow or want to be a little bit happier and have a bit more fun in life, this is a wonderful read. Highly recommended.
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