38. People Can Be In A Flowstate

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You have very focused attention on your task.

You’re working with a specific, clear, and achievable goal in mind.

You receive constant feedback.

You have control over your actions.

Time changes.

The self does not feel threatened.

The flow state is personal.

The flow state crosses cultures.

The flow state is pleasurable.

The prefrontal cortex and basal ganglia are both involved.

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Takeaways

If you’re trying to design for, or induce, a flow state (for example, you are a game designer):

Give people control over their actions during the activity.

Break up the difficulty into stages. People need to feel that the current goal is challenging, yet achievable.

Give constant feedback.

Minimize distractions.