Term ID: T1579

Flow State

/flow-state/
A psychological state of complete absorption and engagement in activity, characterized by focused attention, intrinsic motivation, and optimal performance, where self-consciousness disappears and time perception alters.
Example: A musician completely absorbed in performance, losing track of time and self-awareness while experiencing effortless concentration and peak performance, feeling unified with the music and instrument.

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Reference: Csikszentmihalyi (1990)