Some days getting into the flow with your work assignments and projects is easy. Other days, not so much. You end up sitting at your desk for hours waiting for inspiration to strike. If only there was a way to move things along and give yourself a chance of getting into the flow.

The good news is there is. There’s a lot you can do. You can set up your surroundings to make them conductive to getting into the flow. You can play your favorite tunes to get you in the mood. You can light a candle, get comfy or do whatever it takes to get into a routine that helps you get in the flow.

There’s a lot you can do but frankly, often the simplest and most effective way is to just start. Make up your mind that you will get the work done. Don’t even worry about getting in the flow or not. The only thing non-negotiable is starting and getting as much done as you can. Give it your best effort. Continue reading →

Being in the flow is a great feeling. You get more done than you ever thought possible in an effortless way. And for most of us, we find we produce some of our best work when we’re in the flow.

But, how do you recognize that you’re in this special state of mind? Here are a few signs to look out for.

Work Becomes Effortless

The first thing you start to notice when you get into the flow state is that work becomes a lot more effortless. It’s easy to concentrate and work flies off your desk or your work bench.

It doesn’t matter if you’re doing intellectual work, something usually boring (like filing for example), or physical work. When you’re in the flow, the work just becomes effortless. Continue reading →