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Productivity

Science-based resources on the pursuit of productivity. Learn how to overcome common barriers and dive into the research on doing deep, productive work.

how to measure flow

How to Measure Flow with Scales and Questionnaires

Someone who’s really caught up in what they are doing might say “I’m in the zone.” Positive psychologists use a similar term for this state: [...]

flow state

6 Flow Activities & Training: How to Achieve a Flow State

We’ve all heard of being “in the flow” or “in the zone,” especially from those involved in challenging but enjoyable activities that cause them to [...]

Positive Reinforcement at work

Positive Reinforcement in the Workplace (Incl. 90+ Examples)

What are the best ways to motivate employees and increase productivity? This is a crucial question for just about anyone in a workplace leadership role. [...]

Peak-end rule

What Is the Peak–End Rule? How to Use It Smartly

We are flawed — it’s part of being human. We jump to the wrong conclusions, letting our biases dictate our thoughts and actions. It’s not [...]

Flow at work

Flow at Work: How to Boost Engagement in the Workplace

Do you love your work? When Freud was asked to define happiness, he gave this simple answer: “Work and love.” We all want to be [...]

what-is-flow

What Is Flow in Positive Psychology? (Incl. 10+ Activities)

Have you ever been completely and utterly immersed in a task? Oblivious to the outside world, focused only on your own progress and what’s going [...]

Mihaly Czikszentmihalyi

8 Traits of Flow According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Want to increase your wellbeing, creativity, and productivity? If so, you might want to cultivate flow, a concept describing those moments when you’re completely absorbed in a challenging [...]

3 Free Productivity Tools Pack (PDF)