From the course: Finding Flow in Hybrid Work
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Flow at work
From the course: Finding Flow in Hybrid Work
Flow at work
- Thinking of a hobby that provides flow can probably come pretty easily. But when was the last time that you found flow in your work? Interestingly, Csikszentmihalyi noted in 1990 that the most pursued leisure activity in the United States at that time, which was television watching, rarely produces flow. And those on the job are about four times as likely to experience flow compared with individuals watching TV. Csikszentmihalyi calls this the paradox of work. While most of us would prefer to spend our time in leisure, and avoid work, we report having some of our most positive experiences at work, while often reporting low moods during our leisure time. After this lesson, you'll be able to identify what flow looks like in the context of work and turn your work life into a consistently absorbing and gratifying experience. You might not think of work as a place where flow can happen much. After all, you're typically there…
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