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Flow state - the worry-free state

User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 January 16th, 2023


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Activities known to inspire flow are generally those in which you feel totally involved, do not experience boredom or anxiety, and in which you feel totally involved and interested. It is a worry-free state. I get into that state when I paint or be creative in some other way.

What gets you into a flow state? Can you describe it?



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User Profile: purpleTree4652
purpleTree4652 January 16th, 2023

@amiablePeace77

Hi, Peace,

gardening does that for me. I can't garden anymore though.

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User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 OP January 16th, 2023

@purpleTree4652

Sorry that you can't do what used to get you into the flow state anymore. Sometimes we need to explore other options and I hope you will find something that will have the same or very similar effect as gardening. I personally find growing and caring for flowers inside the house is also very rewarding.

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User Profile: CalmRosebud
CalmRosebud January 16th, 2023

You must have read my mind💕🌸♥️🌹🪴🤟🏽🥰

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User Profile: PatienceImpatiens
PatienceImpatiens January 16th, 2023

Hiya! Painting or short essays for me! ♥️🌸💕🪴🤟🏽🌹🥰

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User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 OP January 19th, 2023

@PatienceImpatiens

Nice, what do you like to paint most?

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User Profile: CalmRosebud
CalmRosebud January 16th, 2023

Hi, there! Gardening, but it’s winter here, so indoor plant care. I find it soothing to mist the plants and sing to them a bit. They have never once criticized my singing! 🪴🤟🏽🌹🌸💕♥️🌞

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User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 OP January 19th, 2023

@VioletVeritas

I hope you can get outside soon and start gardening again but meanwhile you seem to have a good job with singing to your plants - I love it, it creates a happy atmosphere 😃

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User Profile: Gettingbettertoday
Gettingbettertoday January 16th, 2023

@amiablePeace77

I am a creative person. At one time I could get into my flow state simply by engaging with a given project, for lack of a better word.

I have recently come to believe this is why I was mostly happy in the past as I could easily get into a trance like state where all my focus was on my work. This made it so I didn't have time to worry or ruminate.

I am still seeking this eye of the hurricane.

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User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 OP January 19th, 2023

@Gettingbettertoday

Having something to find peace in the storm is so important to stay stable. I hope there will be something that helped you in the past and that you can do again or explore something new.

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User Profile: chemeli
chemeli January 16th, 2023

honestly i get that way whenever i talk to people, mostly online cause i can get more involved emotionnally, theres always a distrust face to face it seems for me.

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User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 OP January 19th, 2023

@chemeli

I hope coming here and talking online will help you with chatting face to face in real life too. It's easier to text then to see facial expressions, there can be so many misunderstandings too.

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User Profile: kala
kala January 16th, 2023

@amiablePeace77


Editing pictures and videos helps a lot. Being in nature also.

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amiablePeace77 OP January 20th, 2023

@kala

I could imagine that the process of editing requires all your attention and makes you forget about everything else at the moment.

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User Profile: Barltik2065
Barltik2065 January 19th, 2023

@amiablePeace77

I wish I could find such a place and state

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amiablePeace77 OP January 20th, 2023

@Barltik2065

I hope you will find something. What are things you are passionate about? It can help to explore various things too.

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User Profile: Barltik2065
Barltik2065 February 7th, 2023

@amiablePeace77

Sorry had been away and playing catch up.

Good question.. "What are things you are passionate about?"
I am unsure how to answer this ...

Hmm ... I enjoy computers but that is what provides income.
We need an income to purchase things and to provide.
So that is what I wake up to/for.
I enjoy cruising, it provides a reason to escape the electronic world for a book (Terry Brooks) and glasses of wine and solitude

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amiablePeace77 OP February 7th, 2023

@Barltik2065

I think from time to time one needs to detox from all electronics so to me reading a book sounds really good, not only on cruises but also in the weekend.

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User Profile: orangeTriangle4803
orangeTriangle4803 January 19th, 2023

I prioritize activities that help me reach flow state. It is one of the only times I don't feel anxious. Baking, crocheting, painting, yoga are all things that I do. It's such a weight lifted when your mind is free for a little while.


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amiablePeace77 OP January 20th, 2023

@orangeTriangle4803

Nice that you have a few activities to calm your anxiety. I hope that coming here gives you the support you need.

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User Profile: WharfRat
WharfRat January 22nd, 2023

Bike riding is good for me, but it will be months before the weather will be right for outdoor activities. I tried rockpainting for a while, but my hands shake too much for me to do it anymore.


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User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 OP January 22nd, 2023

@WharfRat

I can only imagine how much you might be waiting for spring and warmer weather to come to ride your bike again. Have you ever thought about "Walking a mile at home" with your favorite music or a video? There are many good videos on the internet.

This is a link to Handmade Arts and Craft for people with Shaky Hands https://www.outthereradio.net/arts-and-crafts-people-with-shaky-hands-can-create/. Maybe you find something that works for you.

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User Profile: WharfRat
WharfRat February 12th, 2023

@amiablePeace77

Thank You - I will take a look at that website.


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User Profile: Beechie
Beechie January 22nd, 2023

I often enter a flow state when I'm studying

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User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 OP January 22nd, 2023

@hardworkingBeechwood6063

Nice! It seems that you are able to focus on your learning very well.

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User Profile: Beechie
Beechie January 23rd, 2023

@amiablePeace77

yeah! plus, now that I'm thinking about it, I used to experience the same when working out. good times

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amiablePeace77 OP January 23rd, 2023

@hardworkingBeechwood6063

Working out can be a great mood booster. Are you still working out to some degree and what is one of your favorite workouts?

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