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020			_a9780061339202 (paperback)
040			_aIN-BhIIT
041			_aeng
082			_a158 _bCSI/F
100			_aCsikszentmihalyi, Mihaly. _eauthor _928507
245			_aFlow : _bthe psychology of optimal experience / _cMihaly Csikszentmihalyi.
250			_a1st Harper Perennial Modern Classics ed.
260			_aNew York : _bHarper Perennial Modern Classics, _c2008.
300			_ax, 303 pages : _bill. ; _c21 cm.
500			_aOriginally published in 1990.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505			_aIntroduction -- 1. The concept of flow -- 2. The anatomy of consciousness -- 3. Enjoyment and the quality of life -- 4. The conditions of flow -- 5. The body in flow -- 6. The control of consciousness -- 7. Work as flow -- 8. Enjoyment and the changing self -- 9. Cheating chaos -- 10. The making of meaning -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
520			_aFlow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience: This influential psychology book explains the concept of “flow,” a state of complete absorption in an activity characterized by focused attention, enjoyment, a sense of control, and reduced awareness of self and time. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi explores how people achieve optimal experiences when their abilities are well matched to meaningful challenges. Through examples from work, education, creativity, relationships, sports, and everyday life, the book explains how flow can improve motivation, happiness, performance, and personal development. It ultimately argues that learning to create and experience flow can help individuals build a more satisfying and purposeful life.
650			_aFlow (Psychology) _928508
650			_aHappiness _xPsychological aspects. _928509
650			_aMotivation (Psychology) _927880
650			_aQuality of life _xPsychological aspects. _928510
650			_aSelf-actualization (Psychology) _926250
650			_aConsciousness. _95589
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