A Formula Of Flow
The Science of Self
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The Challenge Level of a Task
In the graph, the challenge level rises indefinitely. But in the real world, there are likely to be hard limits. Keep a realistic definition challenging. You should be able to attain and achieve your goals without feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or bad about yourself. Challenge doesn't mean repeatedly subjecting yourself to the experience of failure or doing things at breakneck speed. So keep in mind that you may actively need to decrease the challenge level of a task to feel more productive,. permanently, or at least until your skills can match it.
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