Flow involves two ingredients: Extensive practice builds the necessary skills and neural connections. However, you must also relinquish the urge to control the outcome.

A new neuroimaging study from Drexel University’s Creativity Research Lab is the first to reveal how the brain gets to the creative flow state.

When you achieve a flow state, time flies and happiness and productivity spike. Here’s the neuroscience of how to get there.

The state of flow can unlock a host of benefits for individuals and organizations alike. By entering flow, people can experience peak levels of creativity and enhanced problem-solving abilities.