Psychologyspeaking topic
Flow, Csikszentmihalyi: we sink so deep into a task that time disappears, and it happens most when skill and challenge are in balance. Why do tasks that are too easy bore us while tasks that are too hard make us anxious?
— 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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