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 ...

Flow state isn't just for top runners and creatives. Neuroscientists share how to tap into peak focus like a pro. Pro climber Steph Davis climbing "Hidden Gem" near Moab Utah. The athlete often ...

Key points The flow state is a well-documented psychological phenomenon that you can cultivate with the right techniques. Regularly experiencing a flow state can be good for your mood, job ...

In Pixar’s Soul, the richly imaginative 2020 film exploring life and purpose, jazz pianist Joe Gardner often loses himself in a rapturous piano solo. As his fingers dance across the keys, the world ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

When 50% of your employees are quiet quitters, only 21% are engaged and 43% report being stressed the day before, it is no surprise why companies are looking for ways to engage employees. The ...

It’s a cinematic tale as old as time. The heroes are on the cusp of catching the bad guy, but there’s a hitch that can only be solved by one person: the programmer. The heroes call her in their moment ...

Have you ever been so absorbed in an activity that time just seemed to melt away? When you’re deeply focused on a challenging task that you have enough skill to complete and the activity is rewarding ...