flow

This note last modified September 1, 2024

Too much stress? Can’t do. Too little? Bored. Having an optimal level of stress is the best place to be. You are productive and happy in a flow state with optimal stress.

games try to create flow, which is a fun state to be in.

Interestingly though, high amounts of stress do make simple tasks easier, even if high levels hurt complex tasks

Originated by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi