The notion of flow in humans doesn’t happen when context switching is the norm. Flow is the concept of focused motivation. It’s charac-terized by complete absorption in what one does (energized focus). It’s an optimal state that results in high levels of productivity and satisfaction. To achieve flow is to be in the zone—that space where intrinsic motivation and creativity flourish. To achieve flow, a focused concentration on the task at hand is necessary. This doesn’t happen when distractions, whether in the form of email, food, coworkers, or social media, interrupt us. When we are
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