The flow state is commonly described as “being in the zone”. It is the mental state in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment of the process of the activity. For many people, while in a flow state, time seems to slow down or even stop. While in a flow state, dopamine is produced and the Default Mode Network (which is thought to be the source of ego) is temporarily bypassed. This means that in a state of flow, you become fully present and focused on the present moment instead of worrying about the past or the future.
It has been said to be a state of “superhuman performance”. It can allow you to learn new information faster, come up with solutions to problems, become more innovative, creative, and efficient. It allows you to focus completely on the task at hand.
It’s a common misconception that the flow state involves using more of the brain - however, it’s actually the opposite. In flow state, the brain temporarily “shuts off” all the areas that aren’t absolutely needed, so that you are only using the mental resources that you need at that moment - allowing you to be as efficient as possible.
For the DM version of this field, use the commands “Activate Flow State” and “Stop Flow State” as desired.
