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“To be in flow means to be totally absorbed in whatever one is doing at the moment. It occurs when one is fully present and completely focused on the task at hand...Flow can occur during any human activity, whether work or at play.” quote by Dalai Lama
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“To be in flow means to be totally absorbed in whatever one is doing at the moment. It occurs when one is fully present and completely focused on the task at hand...Flow can occur during any human activity, whether work or at play.”

Dalai Lama

About This Quote

Flow is a deep state of complete immersion and focus, occurring in any activity when fully present.

In simple terms: Flow is total focus and immersion.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate presence to achieve flow.

Themes

mindfulness productivity psychology

Mood

calm focused

Type

practical psychological

When to use this quote

  • self-help
  • lecture
  • psychological theory

Key Concepts

optimal experience concentration

Questions to Reflect On

  • What activities bring you into flow?
  • How can you train yourself to enter flow more often?
A Different Perspective

Flow may be hard to sustain under stress.

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