flow state

English

Alternative forms

• flowstate

Etymology

From flow +‎ state

Noun

flow state (plural flow states)

1. A mental condition of complete absorption in an activity, marked by focused attention, diminished self-consciousness, and an altered sense of time, in which performance feels effortless and intrinsically rewarding.

   Synonym: in the zone

Further reading

• Kendra Cherry, MSEd. "How to Achieve a Flow State." 29 January 2025.