The Laura Horn Art Podcast

189. Flow State vs. Hyperfocus

The Laura Horn Art Podcast

Show Notes

What is flow state, why is it so beneficial for artists, and what can we do to create more opportunities for it to show up in our creative practice?

Today, Richie draws on his background in performance coaching to help us better understand what’s required to enter a flow state and how it differs from hyperfocus.

Whether you’re creating a painting, writing a blog post, filming a video, or immersed in another creative pursuit, we hope this conversation gives you a few ideas for approaching your work with flow in mind.

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