How to enter flow state

Explore the defining features of being in a flow state, and get tips on how you can find flow in your daily life.
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Flow is more than just concentrating or paying attention; it's a unique mental state of effortless engagement. And those who more frequently experience flow report higher levels of positive emotions, creativity, and feelings of accomplishment. But what exactly is flow? And how can we find it in our daily lives? Explore steps you can take to increase your chances of finding flow.
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[@zzzbreezy2167]

A state where people are so involved in an activity that nothing else matters. The experience is so enjoyable that people will continue to do it even at a great cost, for the sheer sake of doing it.

[@Vaish.001]

This

[@hunggvnpro6522]

did you just define playing video games? because that is exactly what happens when i play video games (at the cost of my late homework)

[@TheVirtualArena24]

​@@hunggvnpro6522this exactly I can do in flow 😂 but after sometime I regret for playing long times

[@BoxOfCurryos]

Incredibly important. This video feels a little propaganda-ish for not mentioning the possible downsides. I came for advice and left feeling skeptical…

[@Aut0nym0us]

⁠@@unp4tch3dHonestly, I would take it. If you can immerse yourself in one activity, it proves your love to it. It allows you to learn something at a depth hardly describable in words. Maybe sometimes it felt overdone (and yes, can cause problems) But I would rather find ways to redirect/channel that passing over not having such love at all.

[@Pa1_Thakur]

“Don’t wait for inspiration, it comes while one is working.”

[@laithdarwish]

Underrated comment

[@darkelysium2187]

You could say the same thing with motivation

[@Pa1_Thakur]

context: this was said by some very well known painter. (NOT ME)

[@scorpion9175-k3u]

Yeah.... someone told me once was i was at my worse.....You can't always be motivated as all days are not the same all you need is discipline....you need to understand your responsibilities

[@3dguy2.0]

That's not how life works if only it was that simple.

[@fernandomagallanesjr.9715]

Get into a flow: 1.) Do activities where u are intrinsically motivated. 2.) Do things u want to do 3.) Balance skill vs. challenging 4.) Have clear goals and allow to have assessments/feedback alonh the way 5.) Set a conducive environment 6.) Break tasks into smaller parts 7.) Set clear end goals 8.) Set additional parameters to up the stakes 9.) Dont focus on reaching flow entirely

[@tharundk2886]

Thank u for summarizing

[@wackypeace1135]

Thank you watched 2 mins of the video and lost my flow, thanks for summarising.

[@Marsfi16]

You, sir, are awesome. Thank you.

[@skaterdude14b]

Thanks, Now I need to see 1000 examples to deep learn like AI

[@adamardiansyah6680]

very helpful, thanks!

[@serenity8839]

*watching a video on how to concentrate while procrastinating* I'v done it... my final form.

[@DebshankarPathak-hb8tf]

Me too man !

[@TheClanBlade]

The art style in this video is the stuff on nightmares

[@alekpauls711]

I was looking for this comment😂

[@BuddhismAndNirvana]

I was too!!! 😂😂😂

[@vidmaster011]

One thing I noticed that might be considered flow, is when I’m given a task, complete it and go on to do tasks for others without them knowing cause I’m looking forward to the reaction. Nothing else matters, if I’m tired or hungry, and I have total focus on my goal. The minute I’m told to do something else or if I’m unappreciated, it all shatters and I’m done. 😂

[@SundramShahi]

I need appreciation or you can say I do my best when it's for the sake of others, i know I'm pathetic this way but I guess that's how I am 😅

[@dinoknightz]

@@SundramShahinot pathetic

[@alphachad69]

Exactly happened to me. I used to study 12 hours/day then a call from relatives they scold me now I'm not interested in studying more i procrastinate

[@midnightmagics8619]

​@@alphachad69sameeee my father scolded me this afternoon and now I am in no mood to studying

[@mew5090]

Bruh I thought I was the only one who is like this (my parents always told me)

[@edgarfan317]

This might be the creepiest animation I've ever seen in a TED-ed.

[@kirkthiemann9331]

Yep... I was about to add a comment like this and you worded it perfectly.

[@adityasreeram.k.s9527]

Yep, watching this at 1.15am. I don't think that was the best choice.

[@AK-sb7cr]

Now whenever I try to achieve flow, I will think of the eldritch horrors of this animation 😭😭😭

[@Furieren.Genshin_Impact]

fr the eyes💀

[@roberthuddle.7290]

I made the same remark! 6+ years following TedEd this has been shockingly worse than any other IMO

[@smitpatel1436]

I have reached flowstate multiple times but I didn't knew until today that the feeling I was experiencing was a flow state feeling. Knowing this will help me enjoy that feeling more when I am in flow . Thanks

[@calihhan4706]

Normal people: flow. ADHD: hold my beer haunted by the work I had to finish until yesterday, I'm "flowing" in a totally different direction by learning a new skill on high speed.

[@ANKI7033]

Crying in adhd😢

[@calihhan4706]

​​@@ANKI7033in a perfect world, we would be superheroes ❤

[@asasim2000]

I swear this world isn't adhd friendly :(

[@thatsalot3577]

Yeah with adhd you get into flow state with steroids, it's just more difficult to get into

[@MnJiman]

I am speechless that you guys did a video on the "flow state". Nicely done.

[@amantiwari9822]

I think I had entered flow state for a month during exams, at that time studying was effortless but still was confusing (I mean it was hard to decide what to study more and what less 😅) And even after the exam I woke up earlier for 2-3 days for studying, but realised that it's over. Many people would say that was fear but I don't feel that it was , I was really motivated at that time P.S. thanks for 100 likes one thing I wanted to say that during that period I regularly studied all night slept at 6am and woke up at 10-11 am and I did it because I felt like I have to learn as much as I can.

[@iluvcat]

How did u do?

[@juiicyberry]

Please suggest me some tips

[@amantiwari9822]

@@iluvcat There were four basic things which caused me study day and night from the first day I planned to study 1. The first reason is very weird, I thought if I have paid entrance examination fee then I should make most of it 2. I thought even If I do a non engineering course ,after the engineering entrance exam will develop my strength in Physics Chemistry and Maths Subjects so that was another reason to study 3. I always asked myself the most important task in this preparation period for me, which was often studying. 4. I convinced myself that I need to score at least 93 (and I scored 94.72 percentile in the Exam ) because I couldn't afford engineering without scholarship.( Now I am having my 85 percent college fee waived and have to pay the rest 15 percents) I was careful about what I am doing because I have paid the exam fee and I didn't wanted to let it get wasted. My score is low because I had studied for two months and during the last week of exam I had lost the internet access. So I revised as much as I can in last 2 days and then I was very very upset at the end of exam, So If you are going to study for the exam I recommend you to revise because *revision is important* .

[@iluvcat]

@@amantiwari9822 thanks 👍👍👍

[@iluvcat]

@@amantiwari9822 I’m doing the IB program and I’m not doing so great currently

[@aamnahere6250]

I believe different people reach this state of flow in different ways although there are common elements that are crucial for achieving it. Being passionate about something and enjoying it is crucial for me to be in the state where one is completely immersed in the activity. For me, reading is when I reach that state of flow. It challenges my mind but also relaxes me in ways that other activities don't. I also enjoy it tremendously. I am passionate about literature and reading so it's simultaneously challenging, enjoyable and comforting for me. Others might reach the same state while gardening, knitting, singing, running or playing an instrument.

[@jensenraylight8011]

this should be added, that if you're an amateur or incompetent, it will be impossible to reach flow state, because you will hit frustration with every task that you do

[@S3BAS_ELITE]

The timer is a very effective way to improve productivity in some of us, thanks! I didn't realize at all!

[@EvanFernandoMartinezAval0s]

Watching this video makes me realize why I sometimes feel so in the zone during certain classes or activities. Understanding 'flow' gives me a new perspective on how to approach my studies and hobbies.

[@keshi1607]

I feel exactly this way when I write poetry. Nothing can cause me disturbance while doing so. You could be screaming in front of me, and I'd not even flinch. I love it

[@dipitagarwal9471]

do you mind sharing some of your poems?

[@keshi1607]

@dipitagarwal9471 Tarnished Shades of blue melding with the dull skyline, Threads slipping away at the seams, Patches of orange sewn behind the city lights, Is it a dream? It felt like one, Dull breeze slipping through the crevices between my fingers, I would never wanna return, Should it last forever. It's moments like these, That bring myself back to me, And it's moments like these when I realize, that to be loved must feel like the way that sky looks at me.

[@keshi1607]

@@dipitagarwal9471 i wrote this one during a night walk lol

[@aqibsuhail8388]

​@@keshi1607awesome man! can you tell me how did you start getting into poetry writing ?

[@dipitagarwal9471]

@@keshi1607 pretty good dude....i write poems too....sometimes

[@aastha3428]

I have been researching on this topic for the past week and ted decided to upload exactly the video I was looking for ! This must be a sign from the universe .

[@Mens-Edition]

That's synchronicity

[@messier87tnh]

@@Mens-Edition just let him believe it lol

[@JLmedia-hpattern]

As someone who was diagnosed later in life with ADHD I didn’t understand my constant obsession with new hobbies many of which revolved around action sports such as downhill mountain biking or car racing, the actual hobby itself didn’t matter I was chasing flow. It wasn’t until I began a meditation practice and tried psychedelics that I had prolonged ego death, it felt familiar but I still didn’t make the connection to the selflessness experienced in flow. Although I improved the frequency I can enter into flow states and consider them to be up there with the most pleasurable experiences I’ve had I try not to chase the dragon and do my best to ease into with as little thought as possible. I recently won our car club championship and will give a speech at the presentation night and have been wanting to speak about flow states as I feel I did not really contribute much to winning the championship as I felt most of my best performance was entirely in flow and I was just the witness.

[@cinemartin3530]

In fact, this is a wonderful feeling that fills our lives with meaning and a sense of self-satisfaction. This video was very relevant to me as I have been having a very hard time achieving said "flow" lately. I would like to know more about how to achieve it, but nevertheless it was interesting to learn more about this state. Thank you.😉

[@uniqueboyz1379]

Clear your mind and focus on that one thing

[@lanceethan]

real

[@HewittH]

I'm just here for the nightmarish animation.

[@gabrielasalvador4219]

I was thinking the exact same thing gee

[@90yamber]

Haha 😂

[@Dr_Larken]

2:27 they’ve became aware of your comment and would like to have a word!

[@susannaalexanyan1345]

I have personally experienced being in a flow state while drawing several times. When I enter my cozy art studio, sometimes I don't notice how fast the time flies, and for several hours, I experience the magic of art and being in a flow state. In my opinion, creative tasks can take us to a completely different level of flow state deep in our consciousness.

[@nehatak1]

Me sitting in front of laptop struggling with focusing on work.... Suddenly got notification of this video.... Universe is watching me.... 😅😂

[@Thetonmoyboy]

OMG! Same here😮😂😅

[@yourztrulyandy]

Such a great feeling! I’ve entered flow state many times while skateboarding. I found myself landing every trick, with ease and confidently in that state without putting so much thought. It’s the second I start overthinking about the task in hand where flow can’t come in. It’s really something that you have to find enjoyable but challenging with a risk of failing because now the stakes are high.

[@ImmortalsArentHappy]

I would get into flow SO MUCH when I was younger probably due to hyper fixations on subjects like Science and Creativity(like how things are made or how to make said things) and in turn lead people to _expect it_ from me in school settings and in awards, it was fun for a bit until I faltered and got punished as a result, things aren't fun when you're forced to do it and it makes me wonder why that's the case anyway fantastic video Ted-ed yet again

[@AnimealPlanet]

Me pretending to look at my math paper intently for 5 minutes before it went to the highest heavens.

[@BatGuy500]

This animation was a bit too intense for me

[@Juls-hf3xc]

I always would enter flow ever since I was a kid, when doing math homework in class, when playing with legos, I would get sucked into it completing each task one after the other relentlessly without stopping. I’d get into flow when I played a video game too sometimes, and in adulthood I get it when studying language, when practicing piano, when reading. I know I’m in flow because my brain just gets completely saturated with the topic I’m immersed in, and I’m sort of zoned out from everything else, once I stop doing the task, I’m in a total daze and feel spaced out from everything, my brain just oozing with all the information I went through in whatever it was I was immersed in. Then at night when about to fall asleep, my brain is throwing all of the different patterns and data that went through it during my flow state at me in rapid succession (If I listened to a podcast in Chinese, while in bed about to fall asleep I hear like an echo chamber of different snippets of the voices in Chinese, even if I don’t understand everything they say for example) and while dreaming my dreams are filled with the activity or topic I was immersed in, the next morning when I wake up, all the stuff from the last day is crystallized in my mind from the dreaming. It always made it easy for me to learn things with this system in place, as long as I go full throttle like this like total immersion.

[@shrudayie]

coming out of this state once you have accomplished your task is one of the most satisfying things human beings can experience. scientists need to research more in depth about this concept and i think it can change the world!

[@charissconsul]

for an autistic like me, we call it hyperfocus. We can be in a state of flow for hours or even weeks! Love the animation as always

[@andyzhang7890]

ADHD gang 🤝 Autism gang Except deciding when and what to hyperfocus on is somehow impossible

[@asasim2000]

@@andyzhang7890 hyperfocus won't just happen on it own unfortunately, it happence only when I'm motivated to do something :(

[@charissconsul]

@@andyzhang7890 and you’ll end up not doing anything at all 🥲

[@Taesanonehourloop]

I know right, I can't study no matter what I do a lot of times and then, the other week I do all my pending tasks and then, the next I'm in a slum again. It makes me feel guilty :(

[@SSB_Gogeta9001]

Hyper focus and flow state are sorta similar. Flow state is more relaxed and in the zone type of focus while hyper focus is actively thinking about the task and can be overthinking it.

[@maxtremblay]

My furthest memory of getting into flow was on gran turismo 4! Sometime I would start playing mindlesly and permorfing better than I ever could than when I realy tried to focus. I always was surprised when my zoned off lap was my fastest of the race 😅

[@dujon]

I enter the flow state so easily when dancing or doing contact improv. It's the best thing

[@jabadaba3739]

It depends on 3 things: the mind, the body and you. if your body is too tired: the mind and you have to do the heavy work. If your mind is tired: the body and you must act, but it will be difficult since the mind is the one making rational decisions. If you are too tired: you cant allow for it to happen so easily, the "you" is the most important thing because you are the one that chooses wether to allow the vision of the mind and/or the body. It is an alignement of body and mind, aswell as you. To understand it easier. Accept this: your body and mind have desires and visions. Sometimes you oppose them, you resist some. Others you want to follow. When you think about "im going to my pc I want to play videogames" that urge or thought is a desire. Now you choose to allow it or resist it or ignore it or follow another desire. We have those all the time. So when all three: the body is not tired, the mind is ready and has a vision and thirdly you willingly have chosen to open that door because you think it will be fun, interesting, etc, and follow that vision. Then the inmense focus can happen. Now, remember. If you have not a vision yet. It cannot happen. It can be good. You are just a peaceful being, relaxed in your life. Now you have a vision, but it does not seem desirable, it will take a heavy burden it seems, it will be difficult to take any action. Not all desires are good for you, some will make you suffer and others. Choose this for yourself, wherever you are in your path. And if the body is not in condition it cant happen. Take care of your health. So you will have great results when time comes.

[@RichardHowin]

good conservation mate.

[@arcie3716]

Being in flow is such a relaxing and fun state of mind

[@Everosa314z]

My advice is to practice meditation. Even if the challenge is hard for you, going in flow state is effortless, but need a little bit of perseverance, and if the task is easy, for me it's luck because chill can arise if it's easy.

[@ifiseethisad1moretime326]

Perfect timing I'm about to take a test too.

[@user-xy8ml3jx7w]

I totally agree with the balance between skill and challenge is important to concentrate on something.

[@ipekmeric5022]

the horrifying images, and the zen meditation voice along side of eye burning color choices really tested my attentive skills. Thankfully, I grasped the material in my 3rd go.

[@ItsMe-sx9ck]

I entered into a flow state just by watching this video. Thanks, TED Ed

[@EchoYoutube]

Something I found helps is almost refuted in a lot of social aspects we’ve developed into. When activating the flow state.. having the self-aware mindset of “I’m climbing the mountain, and if I go too fast I’ll fall.. but if I just sit here, I’ll never get up at all.” And keeping that direct illusionary feeling in my heart while I’m working gives me lots of flow energy. I noticed it when I used to play lots of competitive games and wanted to improve because of how immersed I would get with them.. but it wasn’t that I was immersed with the game itself, I was immersed with the idea of success. Yes enjoying the genre and specific game I was playing was a factor, but not a necessity. Separating your body/controller from your brain is a real eye opener because of how much we use those functions in unison with things like KZbin comments or games that require muscle memory. Try it. Your entire body is separate controls, and with whatever you understand you need to do today.. you’re not doing it, you’re controlling yourself to do it better than you did before.

[@kingalpha4755]

Let it flow. Never force. Never think about it. Just do it.

[@minatomonoshi4933]

always called it 'the zone.' In those moments it's like I truly feel the invisible connection between everything and am being directed to the right movements.

[@telldpablo]

When I first heard about this, approximately 30 years ago it was called being in “the Zone.” I still have the book I bought about it, only the name has changed. Having experienced it from a very young age (from about 4 years old) when engaged in my favourite activity, building with Lego! Time had no meaning for me. I still find myself there at times some 50+ years later , as stated in the video it’s never forced or planned, it just happens.

[@orpa007]

blue lock taught me 💪

[@vector_747]

Fr. Ego taught us how one can enter flow state better than this video

[@Rainyalley]

As soon as i start to feel immersed in something, i realize that I'm entering the flow state and that quickly gets me out of it

[@VinixRonaldoGOAT]

I hardly realized this was a 5 minute video because I was learning and processing so many things at once. Great video as always from Ted-Ed ❤

[@AnikiSugiyama]

Blue Lock already taught me that

[@mohammadtogar6242]

At least they explain it more in detail.

[@wildotter2733]

Video starts at 4:02

[@samsar9118]

Thank you mate

[@arvoresdoinfinitogameplay-3482]

Actually It starts at 00:00

[@emadezi5802]

I just wanna know people who gave dislikes this video what they were thinking of or having differences in their brains. such a magnificent video, thank you

[@scottrichards3587]

In sports it's called being in the zone. I've achieved it a few times playing table tennis, once in rec league basketball, 45 years ago when in college.

[@plateofhashbrowns7082]

this lines up oddly perfectly with the experience of hyper-focus in adhd

[@Stardust.sprinkles]

Love the bright style of drawing in this video

[@tonygochnauer9674]

I am new to this concept but from my perspective this is a non-ADHD person trying to describe ADHD hyper focus. ADHD hyper focus is my favorite. :)

[@hashirebo1922]

i remember entering flow state(ultra instinct) while playing fighting games i was able to block every move coming towards me

[@beyourowncatalyst]

damn, the animation is really accurate. prolly the best ted-ed video i've ever watched

[@RR42636]

this was actually the first ted ed animation ever that I really wasn't a fan of.

[@beyourowncatalyst]

@@RR42636frfr?? omg

[@JabbBox]

I enter follow while boxing or even making KZbin videos about it, it's all about starting the work first then the more you do it the more you concentrate on it

[@백인줄어든다]

Right, we sometimes experience this phenomenon in our tasks. When we feel this phenomenon, our concentration is super high, and so is performance level. Probably most people feel thrilled at that moment.

[@anonymousdude2550]

How interesting it all is, the topic of flow immersively discussed by using the flowing animation as if they are filled by fluid and can be shapeless on any moment. The BGM was soothing. Video full of psychology. Kudos TED-ED!

[@ladyfatcatmccatterson]

THE ART STYLE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Maidabatooll]

It's scary

[@Eggy-xk5so]

I once got into flow during marksmanship, I can’t even really describe it, it’s like I started my target and turned my brain off as my body just moved itself. That was one of my best targets.

[@damiamdrop1995]

Flowstate is the best feeling I ever had. It is something magical

[@sophiaisabelle01]

Entering flow state might require you to have a peaceful sense of mind and tranquil surroundings. You've got to understand what it means for you to be surrounded with that kind of setting.

[@texxstalker]

Agree x10 🙂👍

[@kurtlindner]

Sometimes, but not always. Basketball players enter a flow state frequently when playing games, I personally flow when shooting (photography), and often there's fairly high bpm music playing.

[@saleemali594]

Personally I can only enter flow state when skydiving or other intense activities

[@dunar1005]

In game design, we have known this already for over 20 years. Because getting a player in a flow state is one of the ultimate achievements of a game

[@tacobell9547]

Já consegui entrar uma vez no fluxo e a sensação é incrível

[@Fukiyashige]

I love the animation style in this, so unique and vivid

[@topasunday4390]

My experience when I code and it works!

[@vaishnavivv5833]

These cute animations literally made my cry, not because of the concept but the animation and music itself. I loved it. You see I am 26 but still watch cartoon and animations.

[@mqasemniksefat4202]

freaky animation. great content.

[@crashlo3136]

The artwork is not really my type, but the theme is really fascinating

[@davidddddr]

It is fascinating to see this video because I have always been often entering this state of flow, but I never knew what the term for it is! just like they have mentioned, I can easily fall into this state by just doing something I know what to do and something I genuinely enjoy and have fun doing such as making designs, or illustrating. I found it difficult to enter the flow if I am not liking the actual task. Thanks for the content!

[@greylynnjr]

I drink beer, go bike riding and listening to music with headphones. Its a great vibe. Love riding while buzzed

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

Not to confuse with ADHD hyperfocus

[@babyjvadakkan5300]

why i don't have hyperfocus even if I have every other symptoms 😢😢

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

@@babyjvadakkan5300 well there's different adhd types

[@bebopcowboy14]

That's exactly what I was doing😭

[@janhvinarayan1633]

wow never heard of it, how are these 2 different, I guess they should make a video on that too

[@FantasticFanta227]

Love these long form videos after getting out of my shorts addiction

[@zinaidashi9765]

Let's just take a moment of appreciation for the artist. The animation helped me to reach a tiny flow while watching the video :)

[@angelmagdaong4748]

This is what I really need right now

[@namelesscare7982]

I think that whoever do things absolutely enjoy in their life could easily concentrate no matter what they are up to :) So getting into the flow state mostly depends on what you're dealing with.

[@sakarain]

omg the animation in this is really cool

[@DuyNguyen-hi7wz]

I find it easier to concentrate if: - Spending half or entire Saturday doing nothing related to the stressful situation/work. Going out or doing something else helps. - Knowing that the Sunday would also be non-stressful. - Hence a restful Saturday night. - At the end of the Sunday, be mentally prepared for a new week.

[@duckduckie1436]

its funny because yestarday i seemed to be in a flow state studying all day but having a good time but today alll of that is gone and im back to being lazy trying to find determination from these videos

[@leila4509]

Love Ted-ED, but the animation is scaring me lol

[@beatjunkybg]

Your animators definitely found their flow

[@Dheeraj5373]

Flow is very common that everyone could see it eventhough if they are not scientist 😮

[@jonasshiujunhimgsps6078]

im so lucky to have experienced flow before

[@NguyenThanh-in7gf]

I always like to follow the crowd and buy when it goes up and sell when it goes down but this strategy has resulted in me losing money for 4 years now, I would really like to recoup these losses but I don't know how to make the right decisions, do you guys have any good advice?

[@FenellaMarshall]

LOL, we are in the same situation and I want to change my life, first of all, I want to make my losses back in the market.

[@pakistanihackers9140]

This is a long story, the average person can't fight it alone, they have to go with the flow or find a reliable person to lay it out for you.

[@pakistanihackers9140]

@@GeniDuarte-vb9mu How can I find this man? I am really lost right now, can you tell me how to find him?

[@lucianoyt4631]

"Dan Price CFA" has a very extensive resume on Google. I have initiated a he conversation with him.

[@MS-fo8yg]

As others in the comment section, i learnt a lot about this concept in the popular ongoing anime named “Blue Lock”. I have learnt various topics via Ted but ‘Flow’ and other related concepts were better grasped by me via “Blue Lock” anime. The clarity on this concept that the mangaka ‘Muneyuki Kaneshiro’ provided in the manga was amazing.

[@utkarshkumarsingh541]

Buddy... If you wanna understand flow even better.. Just see kuroko's basketball it's literally all about 'the zone' and flow

[@ishirjha2517]

Great animation as always ❤

[@lucille-1708]

starting this video on my laptop as i hold my phone doing another task at the same time : i'm listening

[@garamdefender]

watching this video cuz i can’t focus on my homework 😭

[@limpkin212]

Ditto

[@randomMathProblemAppeared]

The art is amazing in this one, no one seems to talk about it

[@NarutoUzumaki-hu2rp]

You can measure inattention but not attention: jiddu krishnamurti

[@x2non]

I usually reach that state when playing competitive chess or solving difficult geometry problems. I can say that true flow state doesn't require you to turn on ambient/motivating music at all.

[@adonisstidham9453]

How could u use the "flow state" if u hate what ur doing?

[@alittlebitofpeace]

The creativity in this video is simply astounding ❤

[@amgm1996]

max verstappen must go through this in his f1 races 😂😂

[@tigerace7806]

this video inspired me a lot because it motivate me to focus on my job to inter and experience a flow state

[@kitty_gamer23]

the lesson was knowledge the animation was horror

[@ifbut_then]

I have entered in a state of flow where i can continuously scroll effortlessly

[@scytheonion]

the animation was amazing!

[@allesineen1793]

I don't like it personally

[@RoronoaZoro1471]

It looks bad

[@mosencof549]

i went in the flow sometimes. For example during chess. Right now i cannot enter the flow and i cant do anything, but when im in the flow, it's like i knew what to do and i can see many paths to choose its the same as ultra instinct for goku. ur whole is one and moving without thinking about it

[@connormarcus4225]

Yes that's because flow state is ultra instinct it's pretty cool

[@ciasma_xavi]

ADHD be like: Hold my beer, let me show them what slow is.

[@asasim2000]

Really wish our brains worked with us and not against us :(

[@kapambwekapambwe4131]

once entered flow state for 48hrs back in 2021, I haven't been able to tap into that every again. it was a different type of high. ive never felt like that before. fast forward today I cant even trick myself into concentrating on simple things.

[@amna.8870]

why are all the characters so scary;-;

[@vanessa2d898]

Agreed 😂

[@DCTheComic]

Thank you, Ted! This video has helped me learn how to improve my piano skills by compartmentalizing each part of the song 👍