In Search of Flow. The Psychology of Engagement in Everyday Life

This is partly a psychological study, partly a guide to help us become masters of our own lives. A survey of thousands of people showed how often we are not aware of what is happening in our emotional lives.

As a... result, we fall into one of two extremes: while being busy, we most often experience stress and anxiety due to work and numerous obligations, and in moments of leisure — we start to feel bored.

The key to solving this problem, according to Csikszentmihalyi, lies in setting tasks that fully engage our skills and talents and learning to derive joy from complete involvement in everyday activities.

The lessons of the book seem simple, yet they truly show the way to maximum self-realization and happiness.

Each new book by Csikszentmihalyi is an event. Its universal significance lies in providing very simple and effective tips for self-realization, useful for anyone — from nurses and housewives to scientists and entrepreneurs — in the process of the most routine activities of life — from everyday professional tasks to washing dishes and walking the dog.

For people of all professions and ages, for anyone who wants to live a rich life and enjoy each day, rather than occasionally.