You should find a contemplative practice, especially one that is conducive to the flow state and practise them in an integrated fashion. And i was lucked into this when i started meditation. I went down the street an there was a place that taught the passono meditation, meta contemplation and tichican for flow induction. You should get you should have a meditative practice. It's not just about being aware of your body or mind - it can also be very free from any external influences such as people who are too busy with their own lives at the time. That’s where we need to focus our attention. We don’t want to become distracted by anything other than ourselves