Flow has become a popular concept in business and management around the world and research on the concept continues to flourish. Taking into account information processing theories and attempts at quantifying people’s investment, the chapters deal with such topics as time budgets and the development and use of the Experience Sampling Method of collecting data on attention in everyday life. Following the chapters on attention and reflecting Csikszentmihalyi’s branching out into sociology and anthropology, there are chapters on the topic of adult play and leisure and connected to that, on flow, a concept formulated and developed by Csikszentmihalyi. Describing attention as psychic energy and in the footsteps of William James, Csikszentmihalyi explores the allocation of attention, the when and where and the amount of attention humans pay to tasks and the role of attention in creating ‘experiences’, or ordered patterns of information. This state of flow is characterized by a sense of effortlessness, enjoyment, and a feeling of complete control over one’s actions.The second volume in the collected works of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi covers about thirty years of Csikszentmihalyi‘s work on three main and interconnected areas of study: attention, flow and positive psychology. Csikszentmihalyi defines flow as a state of complete immersion in an activity, where one is so absorbed in what they’re doing that they lose track of time and become completely absorbed in the moment. “Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience” is a groundbreaking book that explores the concept of “flow” and how it can lead to a more fulfilling life.
He is best known for his work on the concept of “flow,” which he first introduced in his book “Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience.” Published in 1990, the book has become a classic in the field of psychology and has been translated into over 20 languages. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is a psychologist, researcher, and author who has made a significant impact on the field of positive psychology. Today, we’re going to be talking about “Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Hello, and welcome to the Booklicious Podcast, where we delve into the world of literature and bring you the latest and greatest in the world of books.
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