Flow - Absorption

Increase flow -- complete absorption and immersion in activities.

To increase Flow - Absorption, 15Five recommends...

Set clear short-term goals

Set clear short-term goals (e.g., through 15Five’s objectives feature).
Request immediate feedback

Request immediate feedback (e.g., through 15Five’s Request Feedback feature).
Prioritize deep work

Reduce distractions and set aside time for deep, uninterrupted work.

Additional resources

Questions adapted with permission from Engeser, S., & Rheinberg, F. (2008). Flow, performance and moderators of challenge-skill balance. Motivation and Emotion, 32(3), 158-172.

Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow: the psychology of optimal experience. New York, NY: Harper and Row.

Bigony, C. (2019). 15Five: Technology aligned to the science of thriving. (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

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Set clear short-term goals

Request immediate feedback

Prioritize deep work