Ready to create even more flow in your life while releasing the roadblocks that are keeping you stuck?

Being in a “state of flow” is frequently credited as one of the keys to living our happiest and most meaningful lives. It’s often associated with the simultaneous feelings of joy, clarity, awareness, transcendence, timelessness, and the natural rhythm of creativity that ensues. People often refer to this state as “being in the zone,” moving along where “things just click,” or being guided by something greater.

On top of that, creating flow experiences on purpose is a powerful way to get unstuck and kickstart a change.

If you’re ready to give it a try, treat yourself to this 15 minute exploration to get into the flow today.

Items needed

a quiet space to reflect + a notebook and pen + you

7 Steps

1. Get Present

Set up a quiet space for yourself before you begin. Put away your electronic devices, close the door, and take 5 deep breaths to get centered. This is your time to relax and create the space to listen for what’s there. Taking the time to begin in this way sets the tone for a deeper exploration to arise.

2. Ask, Listen, & Free Write

There are a few reflection questions for you below. Read the first one, sit with it, and allow yourself to free write the response.

Don’t worry about whether the answers are “right or wrong.” Simply get them out on paper and continue to write until you feel you’ve got it all out. Then move on to the second question, and the third, repeating the process with each one.

In-the-Flow Inventory

What activities have you participated in when you…

Felt most “in the zone”?

Felt the greatest sense of presentness or awareness?

Experienced the sensation of joyful timelessness, where you’re joyfully immersed in an activity and time seems to disappear?

Experienced transcendence?

Felt like creative inspiration came to you easily?

Were doing something that felt enjoyably challenging, and the activity was a reward in itself?

Felt most in the flow

(Note: Use both specific and general examples, big and small, and go as far back in time as you like, from the present moment to when you were a kid. Why? Many of us stop doing things we love or that connect us to flow as we grow older.)

Out-of-Flow Inventory

What activities have you participated in when you…

Felt stuck.

Felt out of sync.

Became overwhelmed.

Got foggy.

Procrastinated.

Felt like time was dragging by.

Felt like you were going through the motions, while disconnected from your joy.

Felt like you were getting in your own way.

3. Reflect

Now that you’ve written all of this out, what do you notice? Do you see any patterns or themes?

4. Choose

Take a look at your Out-of-Flow Inventory list. If you were to create a meaningful change in one of the areas on this list, which one would have the greatest positive impact in your life? Circle it.

Next, take a look at your In-the-Flow Inventory list. If you were to create a meaningful change in one of the areas on this list, which one would have the greatest positive impact in your life? Circle it.

The items you choose don’t need to be the exact right things, though they can be. Simply choose the ones that feel the most true or meaningful for you.

5. Action & Accountability

Now take the two top items you identified in step 4 and commit to taking action that will help support what you uncovered.

Put your action item on the calendar and enroll an accountability partner by telling someone you trust what you’ve committed to.

Scheduling it creates a commitment to yourself, and telling someone else gives you a double layer of support to move your action into completion. You can even set up a regular accountability date with that person so each of you has a support system as you take inspired action together.

Bringing consciousness to your new action item is key to increasing your chances of success.

6. Celebrate

Remember to celebrate when you finish!

This is a critical step as we so often move on to the next thing, but life is so much more than a checklist of to do’s! Taking a moment to soak in the goodness helps you enjoy the results of your action while reinforcing both what you DO want, and the positive steps you are taking to say yes to your life.

7. Reflect, Rinse & Repeat

Once you’ve completed your action item, take a look at your original exploration.

What do you notice? What’s changed? Is there anything you want to add, remove, or adjust on your list? Choose your next action and continue the process forward.

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It’s amazing the difference even a few minutes of intentional reflection and action can make. I see clients generating amazing results all the time, and if you’ve read this far you’re well on your way.

Wishing you all the best as you continue to explore and grow!

With gratitude,

Lena