What is my flow number?

Have you ever wondered what your flow number is? Is it a super cool secret code related to the speed at which you drink juice boxes or the amount of time it takes for smoothies to go through your digestive system? Fear not, dear reader. This article will explain everything and more about flow numbers!

Introducing Flow Numbers

So, first things first- what are flow numbers? In simple terms, flow numbers describe a person’s ability to get into a state of “flow” when performing an activity. You know that feeling when you’re so immersed in something that time flies by without notice? That’s flow! But not all activities can trigger this state in everyone.

Characteristics of Flow

Before we dive even further into figuring out our own personal flow numbers,let us take note of some characteristics commonly associated with achieving flow:

• Having clear goals
• A sense of control over activities
• Immediate feedback on performance
• Concentration without distraction

Sounds like an ideal working scenario, right?. Even better than unlimited coffee breaks!

The Different Levels Of Flow Numbers:

According to psychologists; there are 3 Levels/classes/categories)of flows:

1. Level 1 – Low-Flow: At this level, tasks might be too easy and thus fail to engage our full attention.
2. Level 2 – Medium-Flow: At this level,the task(s) should present sufficient challenge but remain achievable.
3. Level 3 – High probability – Here tasks provide users with well-balanced challenges alongside their capabilities.

Determines Your Personalized Flow Number

Now that we understand what flows are let’s figure out our personalised levels via methods below :

By answering few questions presented below ,you’ll obtain results on each element used concerning attaining their ideal measurement:

Element	Statement
Goals	I set objectives before doing a task
Feedback	When I work, feedback is immediate and clear
Concentration	No one can distract me when working on something until completion

Take time to answer each statement appropriately.

After answering all questions , you’d obtain your scores:

• [0 – 10]: Low-flow ; Congratulations! Now you know why eating that extra large burrito leaves no satisfaction!
• [11 – 20]: Medium-flow : Things are looking promising for you!
• [21 -30 ]: High-flow ;Whoa! Congrats, You’re a boss!

Incorporating More Flow In Your Life

So far, this article has established the importance of flow in our lives; from achieving better performance at work or house chores . To add fuel to fire let us give tips suggestions needed for managing more flow into daily life activities:

• Avoid multitasking:
  Okay honestly,a common misconception pushed as an asset nowadays.But multitasking actually reduces productivity level.For instance having our mobile text message notifications switched off while focusing helps attain concentration without distraction.

• Create specific goals:
  The clearer your goal isand promptness attached,got greater chance of attaining high-flows!

• Stay Focused:
  Distractions never just hop away immediately they show up, learn how best to maintain intrinsic focus irrespective of interruptions surrounding environment.

It goes beyond siting at the workplace too. As much it applies to leisure times too:

Applying Flow To Leisure Activities

Hobbies provide “time-out” periods during which one escape the regular tasks and refresh their minds. Playing games such as Tetris or simple board/card games like (Jenga ,Ludo) provides quick platforms where one could practise finding “flow”.

Here are some other hobbies/sports examples well-interpreted alongside providing quick ways enhance personal levels;

PLAYING A MUSIC INSTRUMENT

Playing an instrument is time-consuming but could offer benefits as a good therapeutic form in reducing mental health challenges. More than the ease of creating melodies, it also helps relieve stress levels; thus enabling ‘excellent level’ attaining high-performance.

[Gardening] (#gard)

Tending to plants have been widely acclaimed to be famous for alleviating depression status by keeping owners busy and fulfilled every day.

[Basketball] (#Ball)

A study once deduced that durnig immersion in sports sessions athletes encountered ‘flow-like states’, with their body behaviours changes ; players had heightened alertness!

Tynging Everything Together

Flow numbers go beyond just being interested statistics or data- they provide measurable metrics useful in determining personal work style appraisal.Incorporating flow number principles when next planning your task doesn’t only help keep one focused on ways minimizing distractions, but also give insight into methods leading towards optimal performance!

Next time you’re (Jenga) playing or sewing fabric downtown make sure to take some reflective moments assessing what amount of flow occurs during said activities . You’d be surprised how much such reflections come in handy when sorting larger career path decisions.

In summary:

• Flow is a state achieved when performing tasks
• There are different classes of flows Low , Medium and High
• Personalised flow numbers can be determined through specific assessments.
• Focusing on singular goal-oriented activity while addressing distracting elements would boost achieving higher levels

Thanks for reading up till here! Now get your low-flow scoring selves outta here (laughs).