# How to enter flow state

- Institution: TED
- Department: TED-Ed
- Speaker: TED-Ed
- Year: 2023
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Psychology and the brain, Teaching and learning
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_how_to_enter_flow_state)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

Flow is more than just concentrating or paying attention; it's a unique mental state of effortless engagement. And those who more frequently experience flow report higher levels of positive emotions, creativity, and feelings of accomplishment. But what exactly is flow? And how can we find it in our daily lives? Explore steps you can take to increase your chances of finding flow. \[Directed by Leah Putnam, narrated by Alexandra Panzer, music by Salil Bhayani, cAMP Studio\].

## Lectures

1. [How to enter flow state](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/ted_ed_how_to_enter_flow_state/dbec25727fd8), 5 min (TED's player)