From Stress to Strength, Chaos to Calm and Shit to Shine.
Get into the flow state!
how to work in your
genius zone: The Science behind flow state
Discover the science behind flow state and learn how to work in your genius zone to turn big ideas into results without burning out.
Solutions for Every Life Stage
Moving from struggle, release, flow and recovery, we'll show you how to flow through every stage to reach your genius zone and conserve energy.
Struggle phase
Not a struggle to cary out the tasks but rather a struggle to focus & be immersed.
release phase
Not giving up but taking a step back and a deep breath or break before returning to the task.
flow phase
Shifting from unconsicous to concious processing.
recovery phase
When you realise you were in flow and feel a sense of accomplimsnet.
Speaker
Barbara Clifford - The Time Tamer
Barbara Clifford
Barbara Clifford is a co-founder ofThe Hinwood Institute. She is the lead trainer and coach in
Time Managementand a recognized leader inStress Management. She is a highly perienced coach, international speaker,columnist, facilitator and accredited mediator. Barbara equips busy business leaders to make courageous decisions in pressure situations for the long-term benefit of their business, team and personal wellbeing. Giving them a sense of order; taking them from chaos to calm and transforming their stress into a source of strength. She lives in the desert of Alice Springs, Australia working with people around the world.
Sometimes you do not really know you need help until you actually get it, and so many things come back into focus. That is how I can best describe my experience working with Barbara Clifford, The Time Tamer.
Rosie, Business Owner
Got Question?
In your desire to understand flow state, you likely have questions. If you're just a little bit curious, here's some answers to the most common questions. If you're still a little bit curious, then why not join our webinar to unpack all the mysteries of how to work in your genius zone.
We've got answers
Can I make my team work in a 'flow state' to get shit done?
Flow state and the conditions needed to achieve it can be different for every individual. A business cannot simply manifest a flow state; it needs to establish a pattern of behaviours and work triggers that can influence and stimulate individuals and teams to encourage a flow state.
What is a flow state?
A flow state is the mental state of being fully immersed in an activity, where everything else beyond the immediate task seems to disappear. Colloquially referred to as “being in the zone."
What is NOT considered a flow state?
It's not “Zoning out,” where you are unaware of their surroundings (e.g. losing focus on what they are doing).
It's not Mindfulness, when you are intentionally aware of what you are doing.
Is not “Runner’s high,” the post-run euphoric feeling that some runners experience.
It's not “Deep learning,” a term used to describe focusing on something complicated without distraction.
Isn't 'flow state' or 'genius zone' just the latest fad term?
No. Back in the late 1800's German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche described “Rausch” as “the great stimulus to life.” Although the word has several interpretations, Nietzsche first posed that to achieve Rausch, humans needed to harness the will to power, described as a feeling of increased power that contributed to purpose, passion, and creativity* (Nietzsche). *What we now equate with flow (Flow Research Collective, 2020)
Can I just turn my 'flow' on and off?
Flow is not something that can be turned on and off. Rather, people cycle through the phases of a flow cycle to enter a mental state where they can perform at their best.
