Flow: The Optimal Experience

 

The term Flow refers to a positive mental state of mind where we totally absorbed and focus on an activity and become completely detached from our surroundings. 

In flow the state we lose the track of time and perform to the best of our ability, some people call it Being in a zone.

 

The Benefits of Flow State:

 

1      Flow helps us to become more productive as in this state we spend more time doing the activity and don’t get distracted.

2      Flow releases dopamine which is a feel-good hormone, it promotes a happy mood and positive feelings, and also it provides us a deep sense of satisfaction.

3      Flow gives us a sense of clarity as we become aware of what we are doing and how to accomplish the task at hand.

4      Flow enables us to become more focused on a goal.

5      Flow makes us learn to tackle various challenges during a project.

Self-Sabotaging: A Self Defeating Behaviour

Self-Sabotaging occurs when we behave in such a manner or take such actions which stop us from reaching our full potential or goals. It is very challenging to overcome this behaviour and sometimes it is so subtle that we don’t recognise how we are hurting ourselves and getting in our own way to achieve desired results.

We all do experience it, sometimes we adopt such destructive behaviour consciously while sometimes we act on it unconsciously, not realising this will not allow us to accomplish what we want from life and undermine our success.

 

Self-sabotaging behaviour can affect one or more areas of our life from everyday decisions to long term goals.

 

There are number of types of self-sabotaging but the most common types are:

1. Lack of self believe
2. Worthlessness
3. Lack of self-esteem
4. Chronic worrying
5. Stress eating
6. Procrastination
7. Substance use
8. Social withdrawal
9. Self-criticism
10. Poor self-care
11. Need of control

 How to stop self-sabotaging: 5 Tips

1. Self-reflection (To be aware of yourself)
2. Creating self-compassion
3. Reducing negative self-talk
4. Making small improvements consistently
5. Stop comparing yourself with others

Hopefully, these tips will help you to overcome self-sabotage behaviour and if not you can always seek professional help.