"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You may have heard the term “flow state” from big wave surfers, symphony performers, or chess players.

‘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 ...

There is a state of mind athletes talk about when they are totally absorbed in the moment and the actions of their sport.

Have you ever done a tricky but doable task — say a puzzle — and felt intense engagement, absorption, and enjoyment? If so, you’ve experienced a flow state. If this sounds familiar, you’re in good ...

Are you finding it hard to focus right now? Working within a state of flow is hypnotic and a great way of accomplishing goals while having fun. That said, it takes a bit of work to achieve flow, ...