3.
An individual experiences a “flow state” when they become deeply immersed
in an activity that is demanding but not outside of their skillset. It is the full
involvement of flow, rather than happiness, that makes for excellence in life.
During flow, though, the activity in the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain that
is responsible for complex cognitive functions including memory, the monitoring of
time, and self-consciousness, is temporarily inhibited. 5%