Flow has been on my mind for a long time, and for me it’s a question of mindset, not tools. I love losing myself in things I enjoy, at work or in private. Really getting absorbed, forgetting time and place: that doesn’t just make me happy. It also brings more lightness into my life and lets me take a lot of things more calmly. And last but not least, it’s a kind of strategy for me: a way to act in this complex world and take responsibility instead of just watching from the sidelines.
What Matters More for Flow Than Tools
To get into this state again and again, I’ve set up plenty of tools and little helpers in my life. But these seem far more important to me:
- The mindset question: A new time management tool here, a bit of productivity there, a spa day once a month. Spot changes like these are a start. The topic only really takes off once it reflects your inner attitude. Yes, I’d go as far as saying: “Flow is a question of attitude.”
- The will to change: Every new method, habit, tool, or ritual starts with the same thing: leaving your comfort zone. That takes courage and sometimes a thick skin.
- Every life is different: What works for one person can get in another’s way. The only thing that helps is trying out what suits you.
- Nothing lasts forever: Change can always mean that things you’ve grown fond of stop working. All that’s left is to keep reflecting, clearing out, and bringing in new things.
