Flow

What really makes us feel glad to be alive? This classic work of psychology, from world-renowned psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, is your essential guide to unlocking a happier, more fulfilling state of being. "He has done more than anyone else to study this state of effortless attending," says Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking Fast and Slow. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi illuminates the accuracy of what philosophers have been saying for centuries: that the way to happiness lies not in mindless hedonism but in mindful challenge, notes The New York Times. The book is "elegantly written ... it is more relevant than ever," according to The Times. Readers have praised the book, saying it is "enlightening, thought-provoking, relevant," and that "I actually struggled to put it down." Another reader noted, "It will definitely help me structure and control my mind better." Some readers have said, "If you are searching to add meaning to your life or to gain more enjoyment from the life that you have, reading this book is a must." Control of consciousness determines the quality of life. Combining over 40 years of groundbreaking research with practical advice, world-renowned psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi reveals the key to optimal experience: flow. He argues that the human brain is most happy when engaged in the meaningful pursuit of a goal - anything from sport to learning a language, from enjoyable work to practicing music. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi demonstrates that the need to concentrate and lose yourself in the moment is the key to finding inner peace, happiness, and order in the midst of our chaotic lives.