flow the psychology of optimal experience by mihaly csikszentmihalyi

People when they are completely engaged in the process of creatingĪthletes, actors, doctors and artists describe how they are happiest Indeed, there is something special happening to creative May recall a feeling of exhilaration during periods of inspiredĪcting you felt at one with the material, your partners, and theĪudience. Inspiration to strike, or can you hack the “The insightful analyst Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi argues that the key to gratification is completely absorbing work-he calls it ‘flow.’” - Salon.To be in a state of creative flow. “Explore a happy state of mind called flow, the feeling of complete engagement in a creative or playful activity” - Time magazine the manner in which Csikszentmihalyi integrates research on consciousness, personal psychology and spirituality is illuminating.” - Los Angeles Times Book Review That is, it is not what happens to us that determines our happiness, but the manner in which we make sense of that reality. “Csikszentmihalyi arrives at an insight that many of us can intuitively grasp, despite our insistent (and culturally supported) denial of this truth. intellectual as well as emotional commitment to pleasure, for society’s sake as well as our own.” - Booklist 'An intriguing look at the age-old problem of human happiness.' - Library Journal “Rethinks what motivates people.” - Newsweek “Flow is important.The way to happiness lies not in mindless hedonism, but in mindful challenge.” - New York Times Book Review 'Documents a set of scientific discoveries about human nature that actually illuminates the life experiences of all persons.' - Howard Gardner, author of Frames of Mind Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience teaches how, by ordering the information that enters our consciousness, we can discover true happiness, unlock our potential, and greatly improve the quality of our lives. In this new edition of his groundbreaking classic work, Csikszentmihalyi ('the leading researcher into ‘flow states’' -Newsweek) demonstrates the ways this positive state can be controlled, not just left to chance. During flow, people typically experience deep enjoyment, creativity, and a total involvement with life. Legendary psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's famous investigations of 'optimal experience' have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow. The bestselling classic that holds the key to unlocking meaning, creativity, peak performance, and true happiness. T he manner in which Csikszentmihalyi integrates research on consciousness, personal psychology and spirituality is i lluminating.” -Los Angeles Times Book Review

Flow the psychology of optimal experience by mihaly csikszentmihalyi