‘An optimal state of consciousness’: is flow the secret to happiness?

The secret to happiness lies in understanding the state of flow. Defined by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, it's characterized by being fully present in an activity like playing sport or composing music and linked to intense satisfaction and fulfillment. Engaging in challenging tasks that align with your passion helps you enter this state naturally, which can enhance creativity, productivity, mental clarity; this understanding enriches our approaches to work and play and explains why certain activities are more engaging for some people than others.