The State of Flow: How to Maximize | Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization E57

Hopefully, you've had the experience of getting totally lost in work, or activities that you love, so much that you actually lose track of time. We become our most productive selves in what is often referred to as the state of flow. When done well, flow can be like a superpower for our personal fulfillment and progress. To help us maximize moments of flow in our lives, we're joined by Biju Samkutty, the Chief Operating Officer of International and Enterprise Automation for Mayo Clinic. Renowned for his ability to align people, processes, and technology, Biju leads Mayo Clinic's global expansion efforts, overseeing initiatives that include managing international patients, building strategic collaborations, and establishing new international entities. The three big questions that we're going to work through with Biju today are: 1. What is the state of flow and why is it critical for performance and wellbeing? 2. Why do we struggle to access flow consistently, and how does this shortfall hurt our productivity and happiness? 3. What proven methods can we use to maximize flow in daily life and work? Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails: https://links.e.response.mayoclinic.org/MCPressAFSignup Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/podcasts/ Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu. 0:00 Flow Is Not Endless Scrolling 0:17 Podcast Intro and Guest Overview 1:54 Defining What Flow Really Means 3:27 Four Essential Elements of Flow 7:36 Flow Versus Deep Work Differences 10:07 Benefits of Flow for Performance 14:44 Why Modern Life Blocks Flow 16:42 Designing Spaces That Support Flow 19:33 Flow Pitfalls, Screens, and Multitasking 23:10 Can You Train Yourself for Flow 25:25 How to Know You Need More 29:32 Practical Steps to Create More Flow 34:44 Gratitude, Mindset, and Better Focus 37:31 Key Takeaways and Audience Challenge Learn more about Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization at: https://ce.mayo.edu/optimize Instagram: @MayoHumanOptimization  YouTube: Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization - YouTube  Email: optimize@mayo.edu