Psychologyspeaking topic
According to Csikszentmihalyi, self-consciousness dissolves in moments of flow, we forget ourselves. What does it mean that the thought of 'me' switches off in our happiest moments?
— Csikszentmihalyi, flow theory
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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