Welcome to Module 5: Mindfulness for Creating & Sustaining Flow!
This course consists of 11 lessons. Each lesson consists of a video introduction (sometimes two), followed by reading(s) and/or written exercise(s). There are audio versions of the downloadable documents so you can listen to the reading instead, if that’s your preferred style.
Each lesson consists of a video introduction (sometimes two), followed by reading(s) and/or written exercise(s). Lessons are between 20 and 40 minutes in length, depending on how fast you read and how fully you engage in the exercises. Videos are mostly about 5 minutes long; some are shorter, and some slightly longer. Total course length is therefore about 4 hours, which you could do in one-hour sessions. There are audio versions of the downloadable documents so you can listen to the reading instead, if that’s your preferred style.
What are you waiting for? Right where you are, is the entry point!
Begin by selecting Lesson 1 below. You need to complete each lesson before you can move to the next lesson.
Lessons
Lesson 1 | Module 5 Introduction
Lesson 2 | Module 4 Review
This lesson is in four parts. The theme is Module 4 Review. Part 1 This is an audioslide that will guide you through a review of your experiences since Module 4 using particular questions. Watching this will presence you to the benefits you’ve enjoyed as a result of your participation […]
Lesson 3 | The Flowiness of Flow
This lesson is in one part and involves reading. The theme is The Flowiness of Flow. Part 1 Take the time to read and/or listen to the article below, which is about the scientific research that has been done to support the idea of a state of flow, and how the […]
Lesson 4 | My Module 5 Outcomes
This lesson is in three parts. The theme is My Module 5 Outcomes. Part 1 Please watch the video below. Item 4.1 | Lead-In: Struggle Versus Support Part 2 Please watch the video below to familiarise yourself with the outcomes for this module and establish the mindfulness links. Item […]
Lesson 5 | The “What Is” of Flow
This lesson is in six parts. The theme of the lesson is The “What Is” of Flow. The theme of this lesson is The “What Is” of Flow. You’ll discover what the factors are that define a state of flow – factors that have been scientifically studied and verified. You’ll […]
Lesson 6 | Motivational States & Entering Flow
This lesson is in three parts. The themes are (1) The 3 Key Elements, (2) Being Aware: Motivational States and (3) Entering the State of Flow. Part 1 This is a key concept. The theme is The Three Key Elements. Take the time to watch this brief audioslide. It offers an […]
Lesson 7 | Being Nonjudgemental: Giving Up Resistance
This lesson is in three parts. The theme is Being Nonjudgemental: Giving Up Resistance. Part 1 Take the time to watch the video below, in which Neil explains how you can apply the key element of being nonjudgemental to entering and sustaining the state of flow. This is one of […]
Lesson 8 | The Power of Commitment
This lesson is in two parts. The theme is The Power of Commitment. Part 1 Take the time to watch the video below, in which Neil explains how important commitment is to entering and sustaining the state of flow. This is one of the most important elements of this entire […]
Lesson 9 | Being Nonreactive: Sustaining Flow
This lesson is in two parts. The theme is Being Nonreactive: Sustaining Flow. Part 1 This is a key concept. The theme is Being Nonreactive: Sustaining Flow. Neil points out that the flow state is a wholly nonreactive state. Although it will inevitably come to an end, by remaining nonreactive, […]
Lesson 10 | My Module 5 Learning Applications
This lesson contains two items and will support you in starting to bring together the learning you’ve gained from this module. Part 1 Take the time to read the downloadable PDF document or listen to the audio version of this item in the lesson. The theme for the first item […]
Lesson 11 | Module 5 Summary
This lesson is in three parts and includes a summary of the module plus information about additional resources, as well as your off-the-field practices to carry you through until you complete the next module. Part 1 This is a summary of the Module 5 content. Take the time to watch […]