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Know What Creates Flow and You’ll Increase Happiness

June 14, 2010 sherizampelli

In the book Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, it says that the way to happiness is to do those activities that you’re good at and that cause you to be incredibly focused, this puts you in a state of flow. According to the book, flow activities can range from criminal activity to performing surgery. I agree, [...]

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Step Five From Sabotage to Success: To Thine Own Self Be True

May 25, 2009 sherizampelli

Step Five From Sabotage to Success is to Stop Settling and Start Living. Some of us have learned that who we really are is “not good enough” or that being true to ourselves is “selfish.” Others put their own need for approval over their personal needs as a way to “fit in.” Sometimes we get [...]

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Positive Psychology and Flow – Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Video

April 29, 2009 sherizampelli

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 [...]

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