Dare To Be Yourself: Unleash Your Flow and Find Your Purpose In Life 1 Year Ago · 5 min read

Talyaa Vardar

Talyaa Vardar, MA, FCPC, MCC
Executive Coach, Psychologist & Art Therapist

In a world filled with pressure to conform, it can be easy to lose sight of who we truly are. But when we suppress our true selves and try to fit into a mold that isn't us, it can lead to feelings of unhappiness and dissatisfaction. To live a fulfilling and meaningful life, it's essential to dare to be ourselves and unleash our flow state.

What is Flow State?

Flow state is a concept in positive psychology that refers to the experience of being fully absorbed and focused in the present moment. When we're in flow state, we experience a sense of effortless mastery, increased creativity, and heightened well-being. In order to find our purpose in life, it's important to be able to access this state and utilize its benefits.

How to Unleash Your Flow State

Find Your Passion: The key to unlocking your flow state is to find activities that bring you joy and fulfillment. When you're doing something you're passionate about, it's easier to become fully absorbed and enter flow state.

Eliminate Distractions: Flow state is easily disrupted by distractions, so it's important to eliminate as many distractions as possible when engaging in flow-inducing activities.

Practice Mindfulness: Mindfulness practices, such as meditation, can help to calm the mind and increase focus, making it easier to enter a flow state.

Set Goals: Flow state is most likely to occur when we have a clear goal in mind, so it's important to set goals that are challenging but achievable.

Embrace Your Unique Talents and Personality: Flow state is more likely to occur when we're true to ourselves, so embrace your unique talents and personality and let them shine through.