Flow State Unlocked with Rían Doris Flow: Become Undefeatable in 4 Simple Steps | Ep 01
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Sep 22, 2023 Learn about the four stages of flow and how to consistently access flow states for peak performance. Understand the importance of the struggle phase and how it contributes to achieving flow. Explore the four steps of achieving flow: struggle, release, flow, and recovery. Discover the significance of recovery and the flow afterglow. Gain insights into the challenge of engaging in the struggle phase and the importance of struggling gracefully, releasing rapidly, flowing deeply, and recovering aggressively.
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Flow Cycle
- Flow states aren't binary; they're part of a four-stage cycle.
- Ignoring this cycle makes flow and high performance elusive.
Relaxation Response
- Dr. Herbert Benson discovered the relaxation response by studying meditation's effects.
- This response, lowering blood pressure and heart rate, is triggered by activities like deep breathing, not just meditation.
Flow in Extreme Sports
- Steven Kotler studied extreme athletes achieving seemingly impossible feats.
- He found they all experienced a mental state called "flow," characterized by intense focus and high performance.