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Let It Flow: Chasing Curiosity and Sharing Boundless Insights from Ideas that Matter
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Today I talk to Diane Allen, an author and speaker that helps people find and keep their flow state. If you’re wondering what flow is exactly, you’re not alone. In fact, Diane didn’t know it was a thing either until one day she lost it. She shares the story of being on stage as a violinist, and she froze. She couldn’t play. It was that humiliation that sent her on a quest to understand what had happened.
If you’re like me, you probably didn’t know there was a word for the flow state. I heard it for the first time a year ago. But I know you’ve felt it - those moments where time seems to stand still, your creative juices are flowing, and you’re getting more done in 20 minutes than you have in a week.
To me, it always seemed like magic. I never knew when or how it would strike. But it turns out you can control it, and conjure it whenever you want.
Diane takes us through the science of the flow state and a 3-step process for managing it.
I love this idea. And I’m obsessed with figuring this out.
Just imagine what more we could do.
Please enjoy, Diane Allen.
Key Takeaways
- What is Flow? Diane defines flow as an optimal state of mind where distractions vanish, creativity flourishes, and you feel fearless and uninhibited.
- The Science of Flow: Learn about the brain’s role in flow, including the activation of feel-good hormones like dopamine and the silencing of the inner critic.
- Recognize Your Flow State: Diane explains the “Where, What, Why” framework to identify and replicate your unique flow experiences.
- The Power of Intention: Distractions are the biggest killers of flow. Diane shares tips on managing interruptions and creating a distraction-free environment.
- Flow and Mental Health: How accessing flow helps move you from languishing to flourishing, improving your overall well-being.
- Collaboration in Flow: Discover how flow can be contagious, inspiring teams to perform at their best through a ripple effect of energy.
- Making Flow Routine: Practical tips to prioritize and practice flow, so it becomes an integral part of your life.
Connect with Diane:
Diane’s TEDx Talk: Get Into Your Life Like a Musician Gets Into the Music
Diane’s Book: Flow - Unlock Your Genius and Love What You Do.
Website https://dianeallen.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianeallenspeaker/
Resources:
Adam Grant on languishing: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.html
Book: Limitless by Jim Kwik
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Every other week, join your host Bob Mathers, keynote speaker for conversations designed to push you out of your comfort zone. Each episode delivers boundless insights and ideas that matter by inspiring you to get off autopilot and keep chasing curiosity.
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