Positive Psychology and Flow – Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Video

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is one of several empirical researchers who has contributed to the field of Positive Psychology. He writes about the notion of “flow” and the positive psychological and physiolocial impact of living in a state of heightened focus and immersion in activities such as art, play and work.

This video, rich in content, highlights points such as, how increased income does not lead to increased happiness, how trauma can sometimes lead to projections and how creativity impacts the mind and emotions. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is the author of Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience.