‘It would be impossible to “hack” flow on demand,’ says Dr Cameron Norsworthy. But we can increase our chances to experience it, he adds.Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images What is the secret to ...

Released at the start of the New Year, The Flow Habit positions flow as a powerful reset. Smith shows how returning to activities that bring joy—and naturally invite flow—can help spark a renewed ...

Have you ever been so absorbed in an activity that time just seemed to melt away? When you’re deeply focused on a challenging task that you have enough skill to complete and the activity is rewarding ...

To ground the science in lived experience, I had the pleasure of talking with a few professional skiers from Lake Tahoe who ...

What if you could unlock a state of mind where time melts away, your focus sharpens to a razor’s edge, and even the most challenging tasks feel almost effortless? This isn’t some far-off dream or a ...

Caving is often considered a risky hobby, but once you understand its appeal, it starts to make sense. Here’s why, for some people, the need to explore caves is so rooted in the flow state. Most of us ...

Flow state isn't just for top runners and creatives. Neuroscientists share how to tap into peak focus like a pro. Pro climber Steph Davis climbing "Hidden Gem" near Moab Utah. The athlete often ...

I n the middle of a sprawling recording room at Bob Weir’s TRI Studios in San Rafael, California, one Sunday afternoon in April 2023, Weir and Phish bassist Mike Gordon were up to something strange.