Experiencing Flow: Life Beyond Boredom and Anxiety is a transformative guide that unlocks the secrets to achieving optimal experiences and living a life filled with purpose and joy. Dr. Susan A. Jackson, a renowned psychologist and author, takes you on a captivating journey through the life-changing concept of flow – a state of complete absorption where challenges are met with skill, time seems to stand still, and enjoyment reaches its peak. Drawing upon her extensive research, interviews, personal experiences, and close collaboration with the founder of flow, the legendary Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Dr. Jackson provides a comprehensive understanding of this optimal psychological state. In this book, you'll discover: • The nine dimensions that define the flow experience • Powerful strategies to cultivate flow in any domain, from sports to work, and everyday activities • Insights from Dr. Jackson’s personal journey and her interviews with elite athletes and professionals working in the flow area • A roadmap to finding meaning, purpose, and fulfilling your true potential Through engaging stories, scientific evidence, and actionable advice, Experiencing Flow empowers you to: • Unlock a state of effortless concentration where engagement is completely on task, and self-consciousness is lost • Transform your perception of time and experience intrinsic enjoyment • Develop a mindset that embraces challenge, and fosters growth Embark on a transformative journey towards a life beyond boredom and anxiety. Order your copy of Experiencing Flow today and unlock the keys to optimal living. "In an age defined by the incessant tug of distractions and the pervasive grip of anxiety, Sue's timely insights call us to reassess our connection with the present moment, guiding us toward a journey of deeper fulfillment and heightened purpose." —Hazel Findlay, Professional Climber, Coach, & Founder of Strong Mind "With engaging and accessible prose, Sue Jackson takes the reader on a refreshing and insightful journey about flow, that space between anxiety and boredom, presented with clarity and accessibility." —Rainer Martens, Founder, Human Kinetics Publishers "Sue Jackson offers an essential contribution to the understanding of flow. . . She achieves this goal through an engaging narrative, as well as a rigorous writing style, appealing to researchers, practitioners, and any reader interested in the topic." —Antonella Delle Fave, M.D., Professor of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Milan "Flow is a fascinating and important construct for human well-being. Sue Jackson is a world expert on flow and has written an accessible book not only explaining flow itself (including what it is not) but relating it to other important issues, including acceptance, goals, mindfulness, and growth mindset." —Stuart J.H. Biddle, Professor of Physical Activity & Health, University of Southern Queensland "As a passionate flow practitioner, this is the book I have been waiting for. Dr. Sue Jackson is one of the world's leading authorities on flow having worked with and learnt from the best—the father of flow—Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Her book not only honours his legacy, but it sets the record straight on what flow is and is not . . . just like the many great works of Csikszentmihalyi himself, it is a book to be referred to again and again." —Derek Tate, MSc, President Professional Ski Instructors of Europe (PSIE) "Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi gave the world a gift and psychology a direction. Sue's book adds to Mihaly's timeless contribution." —John Hendry, OAM, Former Director of Student Welfare, Geelong Grammar School "Dr. Sue Jackson's book, Experiencing Flow provides the most up-to-date guidance available for flow seekers. Through an expert synthesis of research, case studies, psychological practice, and personal experience, Dr. Jackson shows that flow is accessible to all of us through the course of life—including during times of adversity." —Andrew J. Martin, PhD, Professor of Educational Psychology, University of New South Wales "Experiencing Flow is a must-read for psychology practitioners and researchers, as well as individuals interested in living a more fulfilling life." —Daniel Gould, Gwen Norrell Professor Emeritus of Youth Sport & Student Athlete Wellness, Michigan State University "From how we think about ourselves, to how we pay attention in each moment, to how we breathe, this book teaches that we have many resources we can use to become better than we are right now—while transforming anxiety and boredom into presence, meaning, and joy." —Deanne Gute, PhD, Co-founder, The Flow Channel Foundation "Dr. Jackson is a scientist-practitioner who has spent her career centering her research and professional practice on the elusive but highly valued experiential state that Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi labeled "flow". Perhaps unsurprisingly given the extent of her interactions and collaboration with Dr. Csikszentmi