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Create More Flow: Igniting Peak Performance in an Overwired World
In today's overwired world, we are expected to be always on and always connected, but this approach has consequences. Workplace engagement is at an all-time low and complaints about work-life balance are at an all-time high. In the quest to optimize while restoring balance, more people than ever before are now embracing flow.
When we are in flow, we are in the zone. When we are in flow, we are more creative and more productive. But flow isn't just about unlocking engagement and impact in the workplace. Flow rests on our ability to take care of our bodies, wellness, and work-life balance. Create More Flow introduces the concept of flow, offers compelling evidence for its impact, and provides actionable strategies to start experiencing more flow more often. This is a must-read book for anyone who craves more joy in their work and life.
When we are in flow, we are in the zone. When we are in flow, we are more creative and more productive. But flow isn't just about unlocking engagement and impact in the workplace. Flow rests on our ability to take care of our bodies, wellness, and work-life balance. Create More Flow introduces the concept of flow, offers compelling evidence for its impact, and provides actionable strategies to start experiencing more flow more often. This is a must-read book for anyone who craves more joy in their work and life.
168 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2017
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About the author
Camille Preston
3 books14 followersCamille is a leadership expert. She understands where people are, what is happening to them, and how to support their efforts to self-optimize. Camille specializes in helping people unlock their capacity for excellence, action, and impact. Her clients learn to lead—and live—more effectively. A psychologist by training, Camille is particularly skilled at recognizing the underlying patterns that inhibit performance. She works with individuals and teams to identify specific actions they can take to amplify impact.
The author of Rewired (2011), Camille is also a thought leader in the tech-mindfulness movement. She is known nationwide as an expert on virtual effectiveness. Executives turn to Camille to discover how to leverage technology, rewire for results, and create impactful, effective collaborations with people in a networked world.
The author of Rewired (2011), Camille is also a thought leader in the tech-mindfulness movement. She is known nationwide as an expert on virtual effectiveness. Executives turn to Camille to discover how to leverage technology, rewire for results, and create impactful, effective collaborations with people in a networked world.
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November 7, 2017
A unique way to think of self improvement
I consider this a self help book for both work life and home life. Most self help books talk about yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and breathing exercises. This book is totally different. The author says that "At its most basic, flow is about creativity and total immersion in life. It is about finding and sustaining the optimal place where we are engaged, moving forward and loving every minute of the process. " Dr. Preston details the five stages associated with experiencing the flow: Prepare (get clear on your outcome); Struggle purposefully (learning, growing, and stretching yourself); Release (step away); Flow (brain feels good with neurochemicals); and Recover (take time to relax and recover). The way Dr. Preston presents the ideas in the book are very timely. She uses alot of computer metaphors which most people can relate to. For example she compares our brain capacity to RAM on a computer. Too much on your mind (in your brain) and your RAM fills up. She also uses the metaphor of a donut. She says the donut hole is your comfort zone. The donut itself is your learning zone. And the outer edge of the donut is your terror zone. Over time and with practice tasks that were initially in your learning zone will become your comfort zone. By living in the learning zone consistently you are growing your donut. It took a couple of chapters for me to warm up to the ideas presented, but once I caught on I found some very good ideas. I recommend the book.
I consider this a self help book for both work life and home life. Most self help books talk about yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and breathing exercises. This book is totally different. The author says that "At its most basic, flow is about creativity and total immersion in life. It is about finding and sustaining the optimal place where we are engaged, moving forward and loving every minute of the process. " Dr. Preston details the five stages associated with experiencing the flow: Prepare (get clear on your outcome); Struggle purposefully (learning, growing, and stretching yourself); Release (step away); Flow (brain feels good with neurochemicals); and Recover (take time to relax and recover). The way Dr. Preston presents the ideas in the book are very timely. She uses alot of computer metaphors which most people can relate to. For example she compares our brain capacity to RAM on a computer. Too much on your mind (in your brain) and your RAM fills up. She also uses the metaphor of a donut. She says the donut hole is your comfort zone. The donut itself is your learning zone. And the outer edge of the donut is your terror zone. Over time and with practice tasks that were initially in your learning zone will become your comfort zone. By living in the learning zone consistently you are growing your donut. It took a couple of chapters for me to warm up to the ideas presented, but once I caught on I found some very good ideas. I recommend the book.
November 16, 2017
Most, if not all of the self-help books I have read mostly focus on the likes of meditation, breathing etc. but not this one. This one was very different. I also like the personal touch, how Camille uses this book in her own life too.
I think this book will cover home life too as well as work life. Lots of strategies to lessen that overwhelming feeling people can get on an almost daily basis. This is a book I will be reading many times and one that my husband will read too.
I quite like dark chocolate on rare occasions – now I have an excuse to eat more of it…
I would recommend this book.
I think this book will cover home life too as well as work life. Lots of strategies to lessen that overwhelming feeling people can get on an almost daily basis. This is a book I will be reading many times and one that my husband will read too.
I quite like dark chocolate on rare occasions – now I have an excuse to eat more of it…
I would recommend this book.
August 12, 2019
This book has many ideas to self hack and increase one's sustainable productivity in a satisfying manner. The tone, throughout the book, is very genuine and honest.
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April 23, 2018Are you constantly feeling like you are not in control of your own life and under stress all of the time? This may be the book for you then as it may give you the strategies to help you balance your life and take back control of your life. Camille has many great tips and insights to take back your life. Highly recommend this book!
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