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1223. Flow State Explained: Why You Feel “Out of Flow” + How to Fix It w/ David Nurse

Feb 3, 2026
David Nurse, performance coach and bestselling author who trains flow in elite performers, shares how flow is a trainable brain state. He describes the Flow Code routine of breath, visualization, and body practices. Conversations cover why athletes hit flow, the Flow Trifecta of passion-purpose-practice, and how environment, distractions, and uncertainty knock you out of flow.
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INSIGHT

Flow Is Effortless Presence

  • Flow state is “effortless effort” where time dissipates and presence is fully centered.
  • It reflects deep focus without rumination on past or anxiety about the future.
INSIGHT

Flow Maps To 10Hz Alpha

  • Flow correlates with alpha brainwaves near 10 Hz, which support focus and creativity.
  • Training brainwaves toward that alpha range raised flow markers across a controlled study.
ADVICE

Use A Short Daily Flow Routine

  • Practice the Flow Code daily: box breathing, visualization, bilateral tapping, autogenic body scan, and connection to purpose.
  • Do each meta-visualization minute and use bilateral taps to speed or slow your arousal.
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