Q: “I’m a college junior and always feel overwhelmed. I have so much work to do that I’m always busy, but it feels like I’m not making much progress.
When I try to focus, I get distracted or interrupted.” — CollegeJuniorHi CollegeJunior:Have you ever heard the expression “in the zone?” Some people call it doing deep work or harnessing a flow state.While in a flow state, you can focus, concentrate, and filter out distractions.
It feels like you’re locked into a task and making real progress toward completing it. People in a flow state feel confident, invigorated, and powerful, likely because there is a sense of control and accomplishment surrounding the task.Entering a flow state can feel natural and even intuitive for some people.
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