PERMA-V: Engagement

Finding Flow in Life:
  • Identify subjects and activities that naturally capture your attention
  • Create optimal study/work environments free from distractions
  • Set clear, achievable goals for each study/work session
  • Join clubs and activities aligned with your interests
  • Seek challenging but manageable projects
Flow Triggers for Students/Academics: Academic Flow:
  • Deep research projects
  • Creative writing assignments
  • Assignments
  • Problem-solving
  • Group discussions and debates
Extracurricular Flow:
  • Sports and physical activities
  • Musical performances
  • Art and creative projects
  • Volunteer work and service

Videos Worth Watching

Flow, the secret to happiness

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi asks, "What makes a life worth living?" Noting that money cannot make us happy, he looks to those who find pleasure and lasting satisfaction in activities that bring about a state of "flow."

How to enter ‘flow state’ on command | Steven Kotler for Big Think

How to enter flow state

Explore the defining features of being in a flow state, and get tips on how you can find flow in your daily life.

FLOW BY MIHALY CSIKSZENTMIHALYI | ANIMATED BOOK SUMMARY

"A person can make himself happy, or miserable, regardless of what is actually happening 'outside,’ just by changing the contents of consciousness."

How to use ‘flow state’ to do the impossible | Steven Kotler

Flow State: Taking Your Team to the Ultimate Level of Performance | Alex Spiotta

How to Consistently Enter Flow States

How To Enter Flow State In 11 Minutes (Step by Step)