The flow state is much coveted by those looking to optimise their performance in a range of contexts, including sports, the performing arts, and business.

It can also strike us on unexpected occasions when we are fully immersed in an enjoyable activity in the present moment, free of time concerns.

However, in our highly distracted 21st-century digitally connected culture, retraining our minds to focus in a distraction-free environment takes conscious effort and practice, but the sense of fulfillment that arises from the flow state means it’s worth making the necessary changes to harness this optimal human experience.