FLOW bedeutet für den Autor, Professor für Psychologie an der University of Chicago, den Zustand vollständigen Einsseins mit sich und der Welt. Sein Buch, entstanden nach jahrzehntelanger Forschungsarbeit, zeigt, wie es möglich ist, das eigene Leben zu verändern, das "Chaos im Kopf zu bändigen", Kreativität zu entfalten und Freude zu empfinden.

What really makes us feel glad to be alive? This classic work of psychology from world-renowned psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is your essential guide to unlocking a happier, more fulfilling state of being. ''[He] has done more than anyone else to study this state of effortless attending'' ? Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking, Fast and Slow ''Mr Csikszentmihalyi illuminates the accuracy of what philosophers have been saying for centuries: that the way to happiness lies not in mindless hedonism but in mindful challenge'' ? The New York Times ''Elegantly written ... it is more relevant than ever'' The Times ''Enlightening, thought-provoking, relevant'' -- ***** Reader review ''I actually struggled to put it down'' -- ***** Reader review ''It will definitely help me structure and control my mind better'' -- ***** Reader review ''If you are searching to add meaning to your life, or to gain more enjoyment from the life that you have, reading this book is a must'' -- ***** Reader review ********************************************************************************************** Control of consciousness determines the quality of life Combining over 40 years of ground-breaking research with practical advice, world-renowned psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi reveals the key to optimal experience: flow . Arguing that the human brain is most happy when engaged in the meaningful pursuit of a goal - anything from sport to learning a language, from enjoyable work to practising music - he demonstrates that the need to concentrate and lose yourself in the moment is the key to finding inner peace, happiness and order in the midst of our chaotic lives.

Autorentext

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi was Claremont Graduate University's Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Management, and former chairman of the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago. For the past thirty years, up until he died in 2021, he was involved in research on topics related to optimal experience or "flow." He was the author of 18 books, which have been translated into more than 20 languages. Interest in his work outside academia has been shown by substantial articles in Psychology Today, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, Omni, Die Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Focus, Newsweek, and others.

Dr. Csikszentmihalyi was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academy of Education, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and the National Academy of Leisure Sciences. He was a Senior Fulbright Fellow and sat on several boards, including the Board of Advisers for the Encyclopaedia Britannica. He appeared on a number of foreign television networks, such as the BBC and RAI (Italian television), and took part in several hourlong segments of "Nova".

Klappentext

Unlock greater happiness, focus, and fulfilment with the global bestselling classic from the world-renowned psychologist.

'More relevant than ever' The Times

'Illuminates the way to happiness' New York Times Book Review

What really makes people glad to be alive? What are the inner experiences that make life worthwhile? And what made an experience truly enjoyable?

After decades of research, psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi found what he believes to be the answer: flow, a state of concentration so focused that it amounts to complete absorption in an activity where time disappears, focus sharpens, and we perform at our best.

In this bestselling book, Csikszentmihalyi shows you how to use 'flow' to transform the way you work, think, and live, showing you how to:

• Achieve flow states for deep focus, productivity, and creativity
• Find joy in work, hobbies, relationships, and everyday activities
• Overcome boredom, anxiety, and distraction
• Create a more meaningful and purposeful life

Combining ground-breaking research with practical advice, Flow is the timeless guide to finding inner peace, happiness, and order in our lives.

Zusammenfassung
His studies revealed that what makes experience genuinely satisfying is 'flow' - a state of concentration so focused that it amounts to complete absorption in an activity and results in the achievement of a perfect state of happiness.