Flow and the Foundations of Positive Psychology

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Focusing on attention, flow, and positive psychology, this volume compiles three decades of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's influential research. It delves into the nature of attention as psychic energy, examining how it shapes experiences and influences task engagement. The book introduces the Experience Sampling Method for tracking attention in daily life and explores adult play and leisure, emphasizing the concept of flow, which has gained traction in business. Additionally, it includes insights from Csikszentmihalyi's collaboration with Martin Seligman, highlighting the evolution of positive psychology.