{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 372: Unlocking The Magic of Flow: The Holy Land","description":"Have you ever felt like everything in life is just falling into place, doors are opening, and you're filled with passion and happiness? That's what they call a state of flow, and it's something we all strive for. In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, Stu Mason, the host, shares six things that I can do to unlock a state of flow in my life. The most valuable lesson from this podcast is to ask myself three questions: What is my inner voice telling me? What should I focus my energy on right now? And, what do I need to stop doing? By answering these questions, I can determine where my flow lies and start taking steps towards achieving it. Once I've answered these questions, Stu provides five more steps to help me achieve a state of flow. These include setting clear goals, finding an optimal level of challenge, embracing a growth mindset, giving myself distraction-free time, and enjoying the process. Stu emphasizes that achieving flow is not just about the end result, but about the person I become in the process. So, I'll take these steps and apply them in my life to achieve flow and experience the benefits it brings. And, I won't forget to share this episode with friends who could benefit from these tips! What We Discuss: What is flow state? [00:02:09] Stu Mason defines flow state as a state of optimal experience where individuals are fully immersed in an activity, feeling focused, energized, and deeply engaged. How to unlock flow state? [00:05:54] Stu Mason shares six things you can do to achieve a flow state, starting with getting clear with your inner voice through journaling or going somewhere peaceful to have a dialogue with yourself. Questions to ask your inner voice [00:08:08] Stu Mason suggests asking three questions to your inner voice to start opening up the space of flow: "Where is my flow?", "What is blocking my flow?", and "What can I do to increase my flow?". Finding Flow [00:10:20] Stu Mason discusses how to achieve a state of flow in life and the benefits it brings. He shares three questions to ask yourself to get into a state of flow. Setting Clear Goals [00:13:19] Stu Mason talks about the importance of setting clear goals for the area where your flow lives. He gives an example of setting a goal for your career and breaking it down into manageable tasks. Embracing a Growth Mindset [00:18:28] Stu Mason emphasizes the importance of embracing a growth mindset as you go through the process of finding your flow. He encourages continuous learning and growth. Getting to know your inner voice [00:19:21] Tips on how to grow awareness of your inner voice and continuously improve yourself to get closer to your six-month goal. Distraction-free time [00:20:17] The importance of giving yourself daily distraction-free time to focus on achieving your goals and how to do it. Enjoying the process [00:22:13] The significance of enjoying the process of achieving your goals and how it can lead to a state of flow in life. Episode Resources: Stu\u2019s IG - @stumassengill ","author_name":"Finding Direction","author_url":"https:\/\/www.stumassengill.com\/podcast","html":"