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The concept of flow comes from the field of [[positive psychology]], which is the study of things that help humans thrive. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, who was an influential part of the movement, coined the term.

The concept of flow comes from the field of [[positive psychology]], which is the study of things that help humans thrive. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, who was an influential part of the movement, coined the term.

Flow has similarities with mindfulness, as both involve a focus on the present moment. However, people often use the term “flow” in reference to situations in which they are being productive, whereas a person can be in a state of mindfulness regardless of whether they are doing a task.<ref>[https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/flow-state What a flow state is and how to achieve it], Medical News Today</ref>}}

Flow has similarities with [[Mindfulness (Psychology)|mindfulness]], as both involve a focus on the present moment. However, people often use the term “flow” in reference to situations in which they are being productive, whereas a person can be in a state of mindfulness regardless of whether they are doing a task.<ref>[https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/flow-state What a flow state is and how to achieve it], Medical News Today</ref>}}

Performance [[anxiety]] can hinder a person when it comes to peak/exceptional performance.

Performance [[anxiety]] can hinder a person when it comes to peak/exceptional performance.