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Biography: Mihaly Csíkszentmihalyi is best known for his work in psychology, par... more Biography: Mihaly Csíkszentmihalyi is best known for his work in psychology, particularly for introducing the concept of "flow," a state of deep immersion and optimal experience in activities. Born in 1934 in Hungary, he emigrated to the U.S. where he became a prominent psychologist, authoring influential books like "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience." less

"The more a job inherently resembles a game—with variety, appropriate and flexible challenges, clear goals, and immediate feedback—the more enjoyable it will be regardless of the worker's level of development"

Tags: Productivity, Goal setting, Job satisfaction, Career development, Intrinsic motivation

"Flow is the way people describe their state of mind when consciousness is harmoniously ordered, and they want to pursue whatever they are doing for its own sake"

Tags: Focus, Consciousness, Satisfaction, Engagement, Mental state

"To overcome the anxieties and depressions of contemporary life, individuals must become independent of the social environment to the degree that they no longer respond exclusively in terms of its rewards and punishments"

Tags: Personal growth, Mental health, Independence, Self-reliance, Anxiety

"The task of adulthood is to continue the work of creating order in consciousness"

Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Inner peace

"People who learn to control inner experience will be able to determine the quality of their lives"

Tags: Personal growth, Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mental health

"A joyful life is an individual creation that cannot be copied from a recipe"

Tags: Inspiration, Personal growth, Life, Creativity, Happiness

"It is by being fully involved with every detail of our lives, whether good or bad, that we find happiness"

Tags: Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Positivity, Happiness, Acceptance

"Happiness is not something that happens"

Tags: Inspiration, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Mindfulness, Happiness

"The best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times"

Tags: Life lessons, Fulfillment, Engagement, Life experiences, Activity

"Control of consciousness determines the quality of life."

Tags: Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Personal development, Mental health, Inner peace