What are the different types of flow and engagement in stress management?

The 3 components of motivation: 1). Competence: Too hard (demotivation) - To easy (boringness). 2). Innovation: New stuff? Not necessarily but maybe new ways of doing it. 3). Community: Masterminds or someone to share lessons with.. MATTERS.

For me, the focus needs to be on creating a work-life balance flow. It is especially important when it comes to times when work deadlines need to be met, yet life itself creates challenges that need to be mastered. Striking this balance is an ongoing journey. Effectively managing stress during deadline-driven periods requires a strategic integration of various types of flow and engagement into our work routines. By fostering task-focused flow, embracing time management strategies, practising mindful productivity, balancing flexibility, engaging collaboratively, establishing well-defined boundaries, and celebrating milestones, individuals can navigate high-pressure situations while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Es un equilibrio interesante e importante en cuanto al estrés en el trabajo. El gap entre lo que supone un reto reto y que el colaborador tenga la capacidad de hacerla es como dice en el artículo la diferencia entre estrés, satisfacción por la tarea o aburrimiento. El líder es el encargando de ir calibrando este equilibrio, con además un espacio seguro en el que se pueda dar feedback de lo que está sucediendo.

Para encontrar ese equilibrio, es menester que la persona deje de procrastinar su desarrollo personal, está científicamente comprobado que a mayor nivel de autoconocimiento, mejor es la autopercepción y por ende la gestión de las emociones. En consecuencia, la persona entiende y comprende mejor, sus habilidades o aptitudes, como limitaciones, desarrollando así una fantástica actitud ante el desafío, esta es una de las bases que trabajo en profundidad com mis clientes y potenciales líderes, para que desarrollen de manera efectiva y óptima su autoliderazgo.

I find important to find out what works best for you and to cultivate the conditions that support them. Some strategies are setting clear and realistic goals, choosing activities that match your interests and preferences, seeking feedback and guidance from others, challenging yourself but not too much, finding balance between work and leisure.

Task alignment with personal preference is extremely important for engagement and investment. If the person undertaking the task feels no preference or interest level, making it specific may create no direction towards it. 'I want to do this' is the basic criteria for anyone to engage. Most stress is a result of person handed the task without checking the affinity of the person towards a task. The lane most walk is 'I have to' and not 'I want to!'

You can make the task more clear by using the SMART model. SMART goals in the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approach are defined as follows: S= Specific (Do not set a vague, fuzzy, or poorly-defined goal, be specific) M = Motivated by values (double check this goal is aligned with your values) A = Adaptive (Is this goal likely to improve your life in some way) R = Realistic (Make sure the goal is realistic for the resources you have available. T = time-framed (Put a specific time frame on the goal: specify the day, date and time — as accurately as possible — that you will take the proposed actions.)

Dado que esté no flujo, afecta directamente sobre la gestión del tiempo de vida, un recurso no renovable. Para comprender y atender asertivamente a las tareas, es recomendable utilizar la matriz de Eisenhower, donde saber dividir lo importante, de lo no importante, lo urgente, de lo no urgente. Dará más claridad sobre cómo afrontar las tareas y compromisos.

Algo que influye enormemente es la cultura organizacional, específicamente relacionado con la comunicación interna eficiente y una coordinación eficiente de proyectos La claridad en la comunicación evita malentendidos, disminuyendo la ansiedad, y una coordinación sólida facilita la realización de tareas, evitando la presión innecesaria. Por el contrario, la falta de comunicación y coordinación puede generar confusión, plazos ajustados y ambigüedades, contribuyendo al estrés laboral. Asi que es importante que líderes de equipo y de la organización tengan como prioridad fomentar una buena comunicación interna y una coordinación y organización de proyectos efectiva, que no solo ayudará a conseguir los objetivos empresariales sino el estrés.

I would propose that considering employees' personality types when assigning tasks can strategically enhance engagement and performance. Aligning individuals' traits with task requirements fosters a positive work environment, promoting flow and engagement. This involves a strengths-based approach using personality assessments to identify individual strengths and preferences. Recognizing diverse team personalities enables the creation of well-rounded and complementary groups. Considering communication styles, contribute to improved job satisfaction and well-being. A holistic approach, combining personality assessments with skills and experience, and maintaining open communication is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of each employee.

Flowprozesse im Miteinander k?nnen entstehen, wenn wir uns mit einer f?rderlichen Haltung begegnen: Wir begegnen uns nicht mehr im Ringen um die Deutungshoheit, sondern im offenen Dialog, in dem das Verst?ndnis füreinander w?chst und wir unsere Erkenntnisse bündeln, um kraftvolle, gemeinsame L?sungen zu erschaffen – ein echtes Win-Win-Szenario.

I agree that social flow is important. Social context is significant contributor to stress. A work culture based on competition brings communication shutdowns, lack of trust and toxic environ. When people withdraw, no matter what skill levels preside, people bring less of themselves on board and more of them is shut down.

1- Motivation: How much you care about the activity and its outcome. 2- Focus: How well you concentrate on the present moment and ignore distractions. 3- Control: How much you feel in charge of the situation. 4- Enjoyment: How much you like the activity and its rewards.

A autoconsciência é um componente fundamental do desenvolvimento pessoal e do bem-estar emocional. Refere-se à capacidade de reconhecer e compreender suas próprias emo??es, pensamentos, comportamentos, valores e objetivos. é uma habilidade que permite que as pessoas se vejam de maneira objetiva, avaliem suas próprias for?as e fraquezas e compreendam como suas a??es impactam a si mesmas e aos outros. Essencial no gerenciamento do estresse.

Ihre pers?nlichen Eigenschaften und F?higkeiten spielen eine entscheidende Rolle beim Erleben von Flow und Engagement. Ein Aspekte, der im Zusammenhang mit dem pers?nlichen Flow relevant ist: Selbstbewusstsein: Je besser Sie sich selbst kennen, desto besser k?nnen Sie Aufgaben ausw?hlen, die Ihren St?rken, Schw?chen und Interessen entsprechen. Selbstreflexion ist daher entscheidend, um herauszufinden, welche Arten von Aufgaben Ihren pers?nlichen Flow f?rdern.

Locus of control plays a huge role in how an individual creates flow for self in any given circumstances. Those who perceive sense of control would bring forth resilience in face of stress and persevere. Those who do not have this sense of perceived control would lack resilience and have a tendency to give up as stress, challenge levels mount. Internal Locus of control brings in creativity to look for ways to manage in face of stress and continue the engagement. External Locus of control creates helplessness that breaks engagement and flow

My personal sense is that promoting personal wellness in the workplace has diverse benefits for overall engagement and flow. Providing tools for stress management and emotional well-being reduces negativity and boosts self-esteem. Work-life balance initiatives, resilience-building activities, and fitness support contribute to sustained energy. Prioritizing personal well-being positively impacts overall health, reducing burnout. A wellness-focused culture enhances job satisfaction, loyalty, and attracts top talent. Ultimately, championing personal wellness strategically fosters an environment conducive to sustained engagement and optimal performance.

No estoy de acuerdo en clasificar las emociones como negativas o positivas, las emociones son una respuesta fisiológica necesaria para nuestra supervivencia y desarrollo en sociedad. Más que en las emociones hay que atender en los estados de ánimo o sentimientos, que disparan esas emociones, y que debido a una carente gestión de éstas, la persona desarrolla en sí estados de ánimo que desencadenan pensamientos limitantes, apareciendo el autoboicot. Por lo tanto, tus pensamientos desde el estado de ánimo pueden desencadenar un estrés asertivo, adaptativo o bien un estrés tóxico, de agotamiento.

1- It increases your happiness and satisfaction by making you feel fully immersed and absorbed in what you are doing. 2- It boosts your creativity and productivity by stimulating your cognitive abilities and challenging your skills. 3- It improves your health and fitness by motivating you to exercise more and enjoy the activity. 4- It strengthens your relationships and social skills by fostering a sense of connection, collaboration, and communication with others.

The difficulty associated with achieving a state of "flow" often depends on various factors related to the task at hand, individual characteristics, and the environment. E.g.: Intrinsic Motivation: If the motivation is solely driven by external factors, it may be challenging to sustain engagement and focus. Distractions: External interruptions, such as noise or interruptions, can break concentration and make it difficult to immerse oneself in the task. Fear of Failure: The pressure to perform flawlessly can create anxiety and hinder the ability to relax into the task. Multitasking: Trying to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously can hinder the flow experience. Flow often requires full attention and concentration on a single activity.

Sometimes circumstances create a break in flow and engagement which are not related to task, flow, skill or challenge or engagement. Personal loss, untreated resultant grief, sense of adequacy, sense of value, existential crisis arising out of loneliness or sense of purpose driven questions can play a bigger role in creating or breaking flow or engagement. All the know how on flow & engagement may not apply when these factors move in the mind space of individual performing a task!

Different types of flow in stress management: 1. Cognitive Flow: Immersive mental engagement. 2. Emotional Flow: Deep emotional involvement for joy. 3. Physical Flow: Engaging in exercise for mind-body harmony. 4. Social Flow: Immersion in supportive social interactions. 5. Creative Flow: Total absorption in creative tasks. 6. Work Flow: Aligning tasks with skills for productivity. 7. Mindfulness Flow: Cultivating calmness through mindfulness. 8. Holistic Flow: Integrating holistic practices for balance. 9. Learning Flow: Continuous learning for accomplishment. 10. Spiritual Flow: Inner peace through spiritual practices. 11. Environmental Flow: Connecting with nature for relaxation. 12. Restorative Flow: Activities promoting relaxation

Some ways to get into flow is choosing a time when your energies are best. It is important to know when is your energy level at its peak/best every day. For example I find myself with best of energies between 4 to 6 p.m. everyday and I choose this time to do works which require focus. I set my pomodoro of 45 mins and it facilitates my flow and I take a 10 mins break and again continue the work for another 45 mins. This has helped me to increase my focus and flow.

Consider what the potential barriers to flow are and how to remove them. Personally, I find being hungry and getting distracted by my phone to be the biggest. When I’m intending to do deep work I make sure that I’ve had a snack, have water within reach and have the phone on flight mode. I then set an alarm for an hour. The alarm stops me from breaking state to see how much longer I have to go.

The concept of flow and engagement as key factors in stress management and overall job satisfaction. Task and social flow is therefore important considerations in the context of work.

Wie erkenne ich einen flow? Im Flowzustand bist du in deiner vollen Kraft, alles geht mühelos, Zeitlosigkeit hat sich eingestellt, deine Wahrnehmung erf?hrt eine volle Informationsflut, Kreativit?t, Freude und Ekstase überlagern sich. Das Motivationszentrum im Gehirn produziert eine Fülle von Dopamin, du surfst in der Welle und fühlst dich lebendig.