Reaching a flow state | DW Documentary

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We often talk about focus as something we can simply switch on. But neuroscience suggests something different.

True peak performance is not just about attention. It emerges when intense focus and reduced fear briefly align, a brain state where certain regions become less active. This is what allows for complete immersion and extreme concentration.

Despite how vital this "Flow State" is, it rem…

We often talk about focus as something we can simply switch on. But neuroscience suggests something different.

True peak performance is not just about attention. It emerges when intense focus and reduced fear briefly align, a brain state where certain regions become less active. This is what allows for complete immersion and extreme concentration.

Despite how vital this "Flow State" is, it rem…

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