Certified Flow State Practitioner - Fully accredited diploma

In this course we are going to be talking about the human experience of flow: what it is, how to achieve it, and what it takes to stay there. So, lets talk first about what we mean in this course by the word flow.

In this course we discover how to engage wit that state of flow at will so that we can enjoy the benefits of doing so, become super productive, and live life to the fullest. And part of that is to do with tasking control of or consciousness Which is what this lecture is all about

In this lecture we are going to be talking about the essential elements of the flow state. Now Most people have experienced being in the flow state at some point in their lives, even if they didn't know that was what it was. And when your’e in the flow state, what you find is that you're calm, focused, and really together.

In this lesson we are going to be talking about chaos and flow. You might be asking right about now, what does chaos have to do with flow? Well more than you might realise.

The phenomenon of flow has been well researched by people like Mihaylihi Chitsenhihayli and another eminent researcher Richard Kotler has identified 4 key stages of flow and knowing these four stages will give you a road map to help you bring about the state of flow consistently, efficiently and effectively for yourself.

People who run marathons speak of achieving a state they call runners high. Other athletes talk about getting in the zone. Musicians aim to get their groove on. And All of them are talking about what we are calling flow. And Its important to remember that you dont have to be an artist, an athlete, or a musician to experience the flow state.

Most triggers work to focus attention sharply on the present moment, because being fully present is a key component of the flow state. As a quick reminder, the flow state has been described as the optimal state of consciousness, where human beings feel and perform at their best.

It is possible for flow to happen in a group setting as well. The triggers we discussed for initiating flow in individuals also need to be present, with groups, as well. So just as an individual needs to be focused, directed and positive, the group also needs to be free from distractions, confusion and barriers, and everyone in the group must share the same goals, outcome and positive intention.

It has been estimated that a normal human being can process roughly one hundred-twenty bits of information per second. To give you an idea of what that means, you need to process sixty bits of information per second in order to understand what someone is saying to you in your native tongue.

Steven Kotler, a researcher and author is investigating the possibility that people could learn to initiate the state of flow for themselves at will,. And Kotler is well known for sharing a story about how his accidental discovery of the flow state delivered him from a devastating illness.

In this lecture we are going to be talking about flow and happiness. And before we do can you recall a time in your life when you felt fully alive? And I mean with that kind of buzzy energy that you feel throughout your body? Well if you can then the chances are that it wasn’t when you were relaxing on a beach somewhere, but rather when you felt challenged in some way, and had some kind of victory or win.

In this lesson we are going to be talking about sharing the secret of flow with others people. And now that we have fully discussed the phenomenon of flow in this course, the chances are that you have remembered times when you experienced the flow state. Which means that you are in a good position to share the concept with others, So lets take a look at what you might do that now.