Flow

The Psychology of Happiness

By Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi | Publisher: Ebury Publishing

About the book

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.

Editions of Flow

Paperback
ISBN 9781846046957
Paperback
ISBN 9780712657594
EBook
ISBN 9781448177707

Read an Excerpt

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flow about?

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.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Flow?

Health, Relationships and Personal development > Self-help, personal development and practical advice > Popular psychology > Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude

Where can I read a sample of Flow?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781846046957

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Flow?

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Who is the Publisher of the book Flow?

Ebury Publishing

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Flow is available as paperback(ISBN 9781846046957) and paperback(ISBN 9780712657594) and ebook(ISBN 9781448177707)

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