Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. After many years doing the same job, it’s easy to feel ...

You don't need us to tell you that life is busier than ever, right now; at this point, we've stopped asking our friends how they are - we all know that we're overwhelmed, overstretched and overworked ...

Have you ever been so absorbed in an activity that time just seemed to melt away? When you’re deeply focused on a challenging task that you have enough skill to complete and the activity is rewarding ...

In our 2022 fantasy football draft kit and guide book, I wrote about cognitive biases and how they can deter you from the goal of accumulating useful fantasy football knowledge. I encouraged the idea ...

Have you ever done a tricky but doable task — say a puzzle — and felt intense engagement, absorption, and enjoyment? If so, you’ve experienced a flow state. If this sounds familiar, you’re in good ...

Many people know the feeling of being "in the zone": As they're fully immersed in a task, the background noise of the world fades and they may not notice time passing. Gymnasts may enter this ...

When you enter a state of flow, your work seems to propel itself by its own momentum. Whether it’s the hours that seem to escape from each day or the years that fly by through the constantly changing ...

Flow state isn't just for top runners and creatives. Neuroscientists share how to tap into peak focus like a pro. Pro climber Steph Davis climbing "Hidden Gem" near Moab Utah. The athlete often ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

Parenting is a demanding and rewarding journey that sometimes leaves us feeling inadequate and overwhelmed. My patients often share with me how challenging it can be to fully engage with their ...

Mirza Aaqib Beg is an anime writer from India. He has authored over 3,000 articles, primarily focusing on anime, tech, and movies. Flow state in football requires challenging tasks to excel. Jinpachi ...