Ever lose track of time doing something you love — then completely dread starting your homework two minutes later? That's flow, and you can actually trigger it on purpose to help you do the things you want to do. In this episode, I'm talking with Laurie Smith, author of The Flow Habit, about how to get into a flow state even when you have zero motivation. We break down her 4-step FEAL method (Focus, Engage, Equalize, Listen & Let Go), why perfectionism is on the rise in teens, and how flow can quiet that inner critic voice for good.
Listen now to find your own flow habit and finally get out of your head.
[02:20] What "flow" really means
[03:27] Why flow quiets your inner critic
[06:04] The rise of teen perfectionism and achievement culture
[07:38] Flow as a "rebellious act" — connecting to your own joy
[14:10] The FEAL framework: Focus, Engage, Equalize, Listen & Let Go
[17:10] Finding your sweet spot (not too much pressure, not too little)
[22:06] Real flow habits — vacuuming, doodling, and the "floatovator"
[25:56] Laurie's book, The Flow Habit, and the free 28-Day Flow Challenge
[27:10] Using flow to break free from social media and phone scrolling
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