Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | How to Find Focus and Avoid Burnout | Steven Kotler #315
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Nov 25, 2022 
Steven Kotler, a human performance expert, dives into the profound connection between flow states and happiness. He shares practical tips on accessing flow to enhance productivity and avoid burnout. The conversation emphasizes the balance between challenge and skill for lasting fulfillment. Kotler also discusses the importance of hard work in attaining true happiness, exploring how resilience leads to satisfaction. He highlights activities that foster flow, like reading and cooking, and stresses the value of sleep, nutrition, and social connections for overall well-being.
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Flow and Life Satisfaction
- People with the highest life satisfaction have the most flow experiences.
- Flow is an optimal state where we perform and feel our best, marked by total absorption in a task.
Accessing Flow
- Access flow by engaging in tasks that slightly exceed your current skill level.
- This "challenge skills balance" pushes you without being overwhelming.
Levels of Happiness
- There are three levels of happiness: hedonic pleasure, flow/engagement, and purposeful engagement.
- A high-flow lifestyle, especially when tied to purpose, contributes most to overall life satisfaction.