Do you ever sit down at your desk, get to work and suddenly everything falls into place?
The Universe smiles on you and your fingers fly over the keys. Before you know it, it is lunch time and you’ve made more progress in a few hours than you had hoped to accomplish in a couple of days. It’s a great feeling isn’t it?
It’s what happens when you’re in the “flow”, a mental and vibrational state of high energy and focus that helps you get ultra-productive while having fun. Work becomes effortless. And it doesn’t just happen at work.
You may get into the flow while you’re working on projects around the house or sitting down on the weekend to work on the next great American novel. No matter what you’re working on, being in the flow feels amazing – like you have a super power all of a sudden…and you do!
The flip side is when you get into a funk. It’s the opposite of being in the flow. You feel like you’re wading through molasses, trying to get projects done on time. Work feels forced and time comes to a crawl.
Needless to say that no matter how hard you try, not a lot of work gets done on those days and the quality is often inferior to what you usually produce. And no wonder, you’re feeling uninspired and unmotivated.
Of course there are plenty of other days in-between these two extremes, but given a choice, wouldn’t you want to work and live in the flow as much as possible?
There are four attributes that define the flow state.
It’s A State Of Mind
“Being in the flow” is a state of mind (and a state of vibration!)
Pay attention to what happens to your thinking, your feelings, and your surroundings when you get into the flow naturally. This will help you later on when it’s time to get in the flow on demand.
Your Energy Levels Are High
The next thing you’ll notice when you get into the flow is that your energy is really high. You’re able to focus and make progress on whatever project you’re working on for a long time – until you’re either disrupted or exhausted. This is an important “side-effect” of being in the flow to remember. Take note of what it feels like.
It feels a bit like having had a lot of coffee (or caffeinated beverage of your choice) without the jittery side effects and definitely without the caffeine crash a few hours later. It’s also a bit like the boost of energy you feel after you’ve gotten a really good night’s sleep and are waking up ready to tackle your day. Come to think of it, that’s how a lot of flow states start.
You’re Highly Focused
The next big sign of being in the flow is that you are very focused. Tasks that usually take you hours, get done in half an hour. Email, social media, the phone, Netflix, or the pile of dishes in the sink suddenly aren’t the big distractions they usually present.
You’re hunkered down, focusing on the task at hand with your blinders on. No wonder you’re so productive. Not letting yourself get distracted and staying focused is a biggie.
You’re Having Fun
Last but not least you’re having a lot of fun when you’re in the flow. It’s exhilarating! Fun is #1 and don’t you ever forget it!
Being focused, having fun and getting a ton done in a short amount of time feels incredible. Endorphins start to kick in and you do feel a bit like a super hero!
Eva Gregory helps spiritual entrepreneurs go from chaos to clarity and from clarity to cash flow. She is a Law of Attraction expert, and author of “The Feel Good Guide To Prosperity” and “Life Lessons for Mastering the Law of Attraction”, co-authored with Jack Canfield. Her gift is teaching spiritual entrepreneurs how to integrate Inner Guidance with proven practical business strategies to create successful enlightened businesses from a place of purpose, passion and prosperity. Get your FREE Soul-Centered Conversations That Convert template here and learn how to ramp up your revenue fast with a proven step-by-step template for converting those interested in what you offer to investing in what you offer.
