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  • What makes HARD WORK the main weapon in the INFINITE GAME?

    What makes HARD WORK the main weapon in the INFINITE GAME?

    Daily writing prompt
    In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled?
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    Hard Work helps me remain focused and keeps me in Flow and thus helps me remain fulfilled in the Infinite Game of Life. Hard work is the main weapon to play the infinite game of life.

    The infinite game of life needs to be played with an infinite mindset.

    To play with an infinite mindset wherein competition is irrelevant we need to make ourselves a better version every day.

    The foundation for all of this is hard work which makes us fill fulfilled and thus remain in flow.

    For more insights from the books Flow and The Infinite Game, please visit the following links:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/?s=infinite+mindset

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/?s=flow

  • Making Book Reading a Habit to Relax

    Making Book Reading a Habit to Relax

    Daily writing prompt
    How do you relax?
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    Reading books can help relax and free up anxiety

    Whenever I am stressed and need to relax I fall back upon my most favorite motivational books from authors like Simon Sinek, Dan Pink, Carmine Gallo and the like. Hence I encourage all to make book reading a habit to relax and drive all anxiety and stress.

    When I read good motivational books I am able to make best use of my psychic energy and am in full flow. This in turn gives me energy to ward off negative thoughts and frees me from anxiety.

    Thus I encourage all of you to read motivational books to relax by being in flow.

    For more insights from the book Flow please visit the link –

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/?s=mihaly+csikszentmihalyi

  • Practice the ART of FORGIVENESS

    Daily writing prompt
    Are you holding a grudge? About?
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    FORGIVENESS is an ART

    If you are holding a grudge this post is for you. From my prior experience let me tell you that holding a grudge is like troubling your own self by putting yourself under a lot of stress. Practice the art of forgiveness to ignore such feelings and maintain your focus.

    Research suggests that when we hold a grudge, the chemical cortisol flows through our veins and puts you under duress. To make best use of your psychic energy and be in flow, it is imperative that you practice the art of forgiveness.

    Frederic Luskin defines Forgiveness as –

    “Peace and understanding that comes from lessening the blame of that which has hurt you, taking your life experience less personally, and seeing the cost of holding a grudge.”

    Before you hold a grudge next time around, practice the art of forgiveness, link below for reference –

    https://med.stanford.edu/survivingcancer/coping-with-cancer/cancer-and-forgiveness.html#:~:text=Frederic%20Luskin%2C%20Ph.,cost%20of%20holding%20a%20grudge.

    This would ensure you lead a fulfilling life by making best use of psychic energy, a concept popularized by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in his book Flow.

    For more insights from Flow, follow the below link –

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/?s=Mihaly+Csikszentmihalyi

  • Build an Ideal Home encouraging Differentiation and Integration

    Daily writing prompt
    What does your ideal home look like?
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    An Ideal Home where all are in Flow

    In my opinion an ideal home is one wherein there is a subtle balance of differentiation and integration.

    By differentiation all members are encouraged to try out novel ideas based on their acquired career capital. Whereas integration would mean all members unite and integrate to achieve common and critical goals for the family as a whole e.g. taking care of a minor during ill heath.

    This fine balance of differentiation along with integration would enable the family members to remain in full flow, making it a delightful place.

    Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi enlightens us on this wonderful insight in his best selling book named Flow.

    For more insights from the book please visit –

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/?s=Mihaly+Csikszentmihalyi

  • Make Mindfulness a Daily Habit

    Daily writing prompt
    What daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life?
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    Mindfulness as a Daily Habit

    I practice mindfulness as a daily habit to stay motivated. Practicing mindfulness helps an individual remain in full flow, use one’s potential to the fullest. This in turn drives away all negative thought by making you aware of all the good things you possess.

    As Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi mentions in his famous book Flow, practicing mindfulness leads to an optimal experience. This in turn results in top performance by making full use of your psychic energy.

    For more insights on the book Flow, please visit –

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/?s=Mihaly+Csikszentmihalyi

  • THIS is the WORK that leads to FLOW

    THIS is the WORK that leads to FLOW

    Work that leads to flow experience

    This blogpost inspired from the best seller Flow highlights the work that leads to flow experience.

  • Why are BABOONS becoming EXTINCT?

    Why are BABOONS becoming EXTINCT?

    Baboons becoming extinct for this Reason

    This insight inspired from the best selling book Flow, throws light as to why baboons are becoming extinct.

    In addition to other reasons like hunting for their leather, this is a major reason for their becoming extinct.

  • Can Solving Crossword Puzzles enhance Flow?

    Can Solving Crossword Puzzles enhance Flow?

    Solving Crossword Puzzles indeed enhance flow experience

    This insight inspired from the best selling book Flow, enlightens us as to how solving crossword puzzles can enhance flow experience.

  • Why Mindfulness is Difficult?

    Why Mindfulness is Difficult?

    Mindfulness is Difficult for this Reason

    This insight inspired from the book Flow highlights why mindfulness is difficult.

  • How does MUSIC reduce ANXIETY?

    How does MUSIC reduce ANXIETY?

    Can Music reduce Anxiety?

    This insightful blogpost inspired from the bestseller Flow, enlightens as to how music can help to reduce anxiety.