Losing yourself in flow state | Diane Allen | TEDxNaperville

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  • Time flies when you are having fun is often called a “flow state”.
    Musician Diane Allen explains how to find out what your own flow state is, and how to design for it on purpose. Keynote speaker and violinist Diane Allen is on a mission to help people deeply engage with their lives and reach their potential. What began as a personal challenge for her to own her A-Game, has grown into a passion and a mastery for helping others to own theirs.
    A New York City trained violinist, Diane became the Concertmaster of the Central Oregon Symphony. With her Copper Dragon Violin in hand, she now helps organizations to cultivate their talent, increase engagement, and improve performance. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @TheSaneInternational-SNI
    @TheSaneInternational-SNI 3 роки тому +37

    It's freaking amazing how she is replying to comments even after almost 2 years of the talk.. respect!

  • @joshrivera473
    @joshrivera473 3 роки тому +19

    30mg adderall and you’re on your way to the flow state. Welcome to my Ted talk. Thank you thank you

  • @siddharthpathak9679
    @siddharthpathak9679 3 роки тому +131

    the audience should have clapped after her amazing performance

    • @SaintSoldier84
      @SaintSoldier84 3 роки тому +19

      They clearly weren't in flow state

    • @SaintSoldier84
      @SaintSoldier84 3 роки тому +3

      @Diane Allen well now THAT makes sense. What an incredible performance and talk. Thank you.

    • @thehappyguysclub8136
      @thehappyguysclub8136 3 роки тому +1

      @Diane Allen the tech was not in the flow :) Great music and greater talk.

    • @aquaocean6155
      @aquaocean6155 3 роки тому +2

      They would’ve but they thought it was a break between movements.
      *ba dum tsh*

    • @desolatemoon7377
      @desolatemoon7377 3 роки тому

      @Diane Allen Thank you for your insight and knowledge on the flow state I appreciate your input.

  • @merakisprinkle8386
    @merakisprinkle8386 2 роки тому +23

    As an artist I love being in this flow state it's addictive, not leaving to go and 'human' until discomfort can't be banished out of mind any longer. I do wish I didn't overthink or get too caught up in creating the right conditions that I stop myself from simply getting started so much though, I would probably end up in flow state much more often.

  • @kafeelmohammad1662
    @kafeelmohammad1662 4 роки тому +39

    i find my flow state most naturally when im doing something i love and its something i have done over and over. For me flow state is akin to muscle memory, when i apply a formula over and over to the point where i can recall it without thinking, when i can glance at an equation and begin solving it without so much as a second thought. Flow state makes me efficient, and a metaphorical work horse, i can work for hours and itll feel as if only minutes have passed. Ironically realising you are in flow takes you out of it and it emphasises the importance of not being mindful, i lose myself and my worries melt away in a sea of numbers and symbols and a flurry of turning pages.
    If you take anything away from this it should be this: doing what you love is an easy way into the flow state and continuous practice will allow you to activate it more frequently.

  • @project_platypus
    @project_platypus 2 роки тому +13

    Last time I felt the flow state was with my rowing team. Everyone was in sync, silent, and the only nose was the click of the oars, the rush of the water beneath the boat. It was crazy

  • @mubanganyambe517
    @mubanganyambe517 2 роки тому +2

    I’d love to have this peace on loop for my mornings

  • @Primalsutra
    @Primalsutra Рік тому +2

    May the Flow be with you! :)

  • @MinecraftGpie3
    @MinecraftGpie3 3 роки тому +15

    My flowstate only shows up 45 minutes before an assignment is due

    • @god5535
      @god5535 3 роки тому

      Yeah.. I can relate. When I did freelancing, all my senses heightened and my focus narrowed when I had to generate essays for students who couldn't be bothered to do their own work. It was the greatest fun I had mainly because of the greens that kept coming in.
      Coding also helped me entered flow eventhough Android studio is the worst thing that happened to mankind. Because the feeling and pleasure of a perfect compile is indescribable.

  • @tonkaloui
    @tonkaloui 2 роки тому +4

    What a treat to listen to your flow state🌟☀️🙏🥰
    Thank you 🙏
    Let’s get this teaching into primary school and through to perfection in high school🌟☀️ Bless your courage💜

  • @a.j.sarmah5161
    @a.j.sarmah5161 3 роки тому +7

    i was just lost in the beautiful music .

  • @katrinaruthministries
    @katrinaruthministries 3 роки тому +15

    So cool to hear your thoughts on being in the flow state!

  • @roshantjoy4871
    @roshantjoy4871 3 роки тому +24

    I excel in flow state when I am sleeping

    • @NikhilKumar-mm4to
      @NikhilKumar-mm4to 3 роки тому

      sleep is not flow..... flow happens from concentration... totally on one thing... and losing sense of body ,mind, time.

    • @NikhilKumar-mm4to
      @NikhilKumar-mm4to 3 роки тому

      @@MichaelG1 ok.... Now I am feeling like Sheldon... Not getting any jokes 😂

  • @topthreeguide6508
    @topthreeguide6508 3 роки тому +53

    Ask yourself these three questions to discover your flow strategy:
    1) Where are you mostly when you experience flow?
    2) What are you doing there?
    3) WHY are you doing it? What is your purpose?
    Try to transport that purpose to different areas of life. That is your flow strategy.

    • @fortunato_the_first
      @fortunato_the_first 3 роки тому +1

      i love you

    • @theexchipmunk
      @theexchipmunk 3 роки тому +1

      Be advised that this does NOT work for everyone. I myself are an example. My hobby and work are pretty much the same, but when doing work I pretty much never experience flow. But the moment I take a tool into my hand at home i am off to flowland. Despite both being basically the same. But the difference in context makes it pretty much impossible to reach flow on work for me.

    • @coiorr8370
      @coiorr8370 3 роки тому

      Thank you

    • @terencesoucheyre1840
      @terencesoucheyre1840 3 роки тому

      Interesting but as a traveller I must say the first step doesn't make sense to me. (The where question)
      Because I had to learn how to be at ease with myself, in any situations or at anybody's house. Me that used to be a really shy kid I learnt a lot the last 3 years, me that was hiding in my room I now see myself playing guitar in the train, dancing in the street, being myself full time.

    • @terencesoucheyre1840
      @terencesoucheyre1840 3 роки тому

      @@theexchipmunk work at home haha

  • @debbiemohiosen147
    @debbiemohiosen147 Рік тому +1

    when you come out of flow state you feel as though you have been on top of the world ,it certainly is a gift of human mastery from god and when you see what you have accomplished an added treat.It's magical . a few times i experienced it while drawing , and fast ,rhythmic walking while listening to music earphones in nature on a sunny day and dancing.🤗

  •  2 роки тому +1

    "Where are you mostly when you experience flow?" great insight!

  • @mssndlss
    @mssndlss 4 роки тому +10

    I loved living in Naperville. I find my flow state very simply. I just write what the story or piece tells me to do. Thanks for you wonderful presentation. You're inspiring. MN

  • @liquidSpin
    @liquidSpin Рік тому +2

    I wish everyone could experience flow. For me I feel it when I mountain bike on my favorite trails or when I pick up my guitar and play something I really love. I just can't imagine my life without flow.

  • @Serenealchemist
    @Serenealchemist 2 роки тому +1

    this really helped me. I learned my flow state was opening my heart and leading with love

  • @debbiemohiosen147
    @debbiemohiosen147 Рік тому +2

    It's as if you lose yourself but you actually find yourself.Your music is adorable superb.

    • @DianeAllenFlowStateSpeaker
      @DianeAllenFlowStateSpeaker 9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much Debbie! I agree - you "find" yourself by "losing" yourself in flow. Were you able to figure out your Flow Strategy™???

  • @imarielmermaid
    @imarielmermaid 3 роки тому +4

    havent watched yet but flow state of mind found me when i started studying a language I love(started in the morning and looked up and didnt realize it was later afternoon when i stopped) (didnt know loved it that much and never studied a day in my life) and even just today i was focused ALLLLL DAY improving my drawing. i dont take any breaks for anything unless i rlly rlly rlly need to go to the bathroom which prob isnt good. but as a major procrastinator, the flow state of mind is something im so grateful for and dont even try to get into. it just happens to me on anything I work on. but i didnt know it can be used for anxiety which i rlly rlly need to figure out lol

  • @liaqatasadi7359
    @liaqatasadi7359 Рік тому +2

    Wonderfull, highly inspiring. Thanks a lot for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

  • @itarmz1785
    @itarmz1785 2 роки тому +2

    Estoy estudiando la maestria de MindFulness Conciencia Plena Aplicada y nos dejaron ver este video; justo porque estamos estudiando el Estado de Flow, excelente Diane !!!

  • @mokuho
    @mokuho 4 роки тому +5

    Flow state= losing myself by getting into the... Music, meditation, sport performance...
    Its an óptime state of mind when we feel our best performance.

  • @OfCourseICan
    @OfCourseICan Рік тому +1

    Thank You Diane, enjoyed this immensely and you helped me delve into flow.

  • @nilanjanchanda597
    @nilanjanchanda597 2 роки тому

    Even a bad experience and in attempt to recover from it using meditation and staying logical to new information and open to different waves of emotion we certainly start losing urself and suddenly u feel that u r the initiator and every situation is in ur control feels effortless and time slows down and u see things in slow mo and you become very attentive as if u r not just the body u r awareness of everything, that's how I felt the flow in 2019

    • @nilanjanchanda597
      @nilanjanchanda597 2 роки тому

      @Diane Allen not yet started to feel in continuous manner but making some different way to execute this year!!

  • @coznow
    @coznow Рік тому +2

    Why did this make me emotional lmao

  • @seyah6964
    @seyah6964 2 роки тому

    I loved it! ✨

  • @christopherkettler8727
    @christopherkettler8727 3 роки тому +2

    I used to be able to get into a deep state of flow playing basketball and dancing but my health has kept me from it and I've actually got depressed.i miss that sort of outer body experience I can remember those moments like they were yesterday but I can't get it back

  • @debbiemohiosen147
    @debbiemohiosen147 Рік тому +1

    Lovely🤗

  • @simeondawkins2768
    @simeondawkins2768 2 роки тому +2

    i wish we could meet i could explain it exactly and also how to enter it anytime the most direct way there is I've been inflow for many years now nonstop, the mind is mostly silent passive it all just happens effortlessly bike riding is the best the body and boke move as one no thinking needed this is also called the no-mind state mushin

  • @Somerougekid
    @Somerougekid Рік тому +1

    What a gorgeous performance.

  • @user-yf9jn4ji1m
    @user-yf9jn4ji1m 3 роки тому +1

    Music so good, i love it

    • @showcrazy2139
      @showcrazy2139 3 роки тому

      @Diane Allen it's so powerful...I need more.

  • @ligia9180
    @ligia9180 3 роки тому +1

    amazing ted talk!! loved it!

    • @ligia9180
      @ligia9180 3 роки тому

      @Diane Allen thanks for your anwser, Diane!! my aha moment is to realize that my flow state is put into action when my body and mind align with my purpose ... it is in that moment where I enjoy it the most and now I know that I have an acquired strategy... I hope you understand my rustic english (with the help of google translate). From Argentina, I salute you!

  • @EatMoveLive52
    @EatMoveLive52 4 роки тому +1

    This was wonderful. Thank you!

  • @nikhilverma6457
    @nikhilverma6457 3 роки тому +1

    Marvellous music. Too good.

    • @nikhilverma6457
      @nikhilverma6457 3 роки тому

      @Diane Allen all the best.

    • @aziyanasar894
      @aziyanasar894 3 роки тому

      @Diane Allen 🤩wow wow. Loved the music and how you performed

  • @mikerazor
    @mikerazor 2 роки тому

    Amazing

  • @DanRoch
    @DanRoch 2 роки тому +1

    What was that song you were playing at the beginning? I really liked it.
    Thanks

  • @MeditationRocks
    @MeditationRocks Рік тому +1

    Hi Diane, please could you tell me the pieces of music you play at the state and at the end? Thank you, and wonderful talk

  • @ahmedhanafi7957
    @ahmedhanafi7957 Рік тому +1

    Hey can anyone tell what's the name of the song miss Allen played at the beggining ?

  • @catedoge3206
    @catedoge3206 Рік тому +1

    this is it chief.

  • @amarabryant2425
    @amarabryant2425 3 роки тому +7

    i need to know the name of this beautiful piece of music!! Ive been a violinist for about five years now and this performance just shook me. amazing!!

    • @calebmoore3698
      @calebmoore3698 3 роки тому

      @Diane Allen please release this piece on any platform

  • @mokuho
    @mokuho 4 роки тому +2

    Search the Flow strategy... In the inside. 🙏

  • @praiseyahweh6159
    @praiseyahweh6159 Рік тому +2

    Can you be in the flow state during Meditation and prayer?

  • @simeondawkins2768
    @simeondawkins2768 2 роки тому

    i do this to make music it just comes out of me effortless

  • @user-pb4ti8fl9y
    @user-pb4ti8fl9y 2 роки тому +1

    When i was young.
    I played my first basketball league.
    We we're down 6 points.
    It was tiring, i ran out of stamina, i wanted to stop. But then i snapped.
    I told them to give me the ball and just ran and ran.
    But sadly i dont love basketball that much anymore due to reasons. Im starting to play again but how can i go into flow again,m

    • @DianeAllenFlowStateSpeaker
      @DianeAllenFlowStateSpeaker 9 місяців тому

      In the scenario you described, you rose to a BIG challenge. How can you challenge yourself? It can be as simple as a creating a deadline.

  • @leoncharles1431
    @leoncharles1431 2 роки тому +1

    Flow like water into the pure fabric infinity...

  • @msdaus14
    @msdaus14 2 роки тому

    👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @videe8883
    @videe8883 Рік тому +1

    Well I have a weird experience I don't know what it is or is it related to this video. But there was a one time I was in a serious argument with my brother. words are just flowing I was completely immersed on it. But the moment I realized what I was doing I lost the that flow I cannot get back on to it. This also happens when I am writing essays or reading a book. At some point I realize what I am doing and I can not do it again like how I was doing it perfectly. This really bothers me 💔Especially when this happens in an exam

    • @DianeAllenFlowStateSpeaker
      @DianeAllenFlowStateSpeaker 9 місяців тому

      I totally get it. One time I was at an audition to get into an orchestra. I absolutely soared as I was playing only to be interrupted by my inner critic saying "How are you going to keep that up?" Then I bombed the rest of the audition! So embarrassing. Curious.... What part of you notices when you're doing it perfectly and then shuts it down? Is it your inner critic, or some other internal voice? When it butts in, acknowledge it and release it. In my mind I think something like "Thanks for looking out for me. Why don't you let me finish here first and then you can give me all of your feedback afterwards?" Then I use my Flow Strategy™ to get back 'into"it.

  • @showcrazy2139
    @showcrazy2139 3 роки тому +2

    What is that absolutely beautiful piece of music? I've been trying to find it...someone plz tell me so I can listen to what I assume is probably a lot longer

    • @showcrazy2139
      @showcrazy2139 3 роки тому

      I want to better figure out my flow strategy...I'm a writer and sometimes I'm really in the zone and 15 minutes becomes 4 hours, but I never know what the difference is. It usually does seem to happen when I have music...weird contemporary classical or sometimes movie scores...maybe it has to feel like a song with a narrative that's real obvious to me...I dunno...

    • @RecomanacionsL
      @RecomanacionsL 3 роки тому +1

      @Diane Allen That was amazing! I feel like it embodied perfectly what the flow state is or at least it got me a little closer to it.
      I'm a videographer and am working on a piece on the flow state and how entering it could re-energise our minds since the situation right now is not the most encouraging :/
      Have you recorded it? If so, how could I find the piece? I would love to use it in my video!!
      Thank you :)

  • @glrbrasil
    @glrbrasil 4 роки тому +2

    It’s so good doing backoffice work for a couple of hours whenever I come back I feel like I’ve accomplished so much

  • @Terrxck
    @Terrxck 2 роки тому

    They put this on TV, but we are powerful be healthy.

  • @andybowley4513
    @andybowley4513 4 роки тому +4

    what is the music she plays at the start of the video? I love it.

    • @noname-xd3gm
      @noname-xd3gm 4 роки тому +1

      @Diane Allen your music is amazing 😍😍

    • @vanakenb
      @vanakenb 4 роки тому +1

      The song on the start is simply amazing. TEDx talk as well, thanks!

  • @edwardsmith2153
    @edwardsmith2153 2 роки тому +1

    But how do you enter in flow state when you are a perfectionist 😩?

    • @DianeAllenFlowStateSpeaker
      @DianeAllenFlowStateSpeaker 9 місяців тому +1

      Have a conversation with your inner perfectionist voice. Say something like this: "I'm going to spend an hour doing __________. I know you'll have a lot to say to me along the way. But instead, I'm going to ask you to wait until I'm done and then you can tell me everything you're thinking." Then, if it tries to interrupt along the way, say a quick "Hi - it's not an hour yet" and get right back into it. Let me know how it goes!

  • @H1eh
    @H1eh 11 місяців тому

    could I request English subtitles?
    I'm so curious about this video but i can't 100% understand it

  • @swilbyjk993
    @swilbyjk993 4 роки тому +3

    65 is a magical number #%^

  • @mokuho
    @mokuho 4 роки тому +3

    Try to help others my strategy to enter in the Flow State! 👍🏻

  • @Geradub2
    @Geradub2 4 роки тому +1

    How do i get into flow state in gaming? It would be nice if someone could help me out in answering this question

    • @Geradub2
      @Geradub2 4 роки тому +2

      @Diane Allen Really apreciate your answer, THANK YOU!

    • @alvarobelevan
      @alvarobelevan 4 роки тому +1

      go check Rambo Kim's videos, that will help you

    • @Allchack
      @Allchack 4 роки тому +1

      Jo mate, i struggled with this while climbing in League of Legends. Music helped me get this going. I can put on "Ivarelli - Fast and Sad, Astonomia, Freebeat from Kara, Fifty Vinc Way of Warrior etc. It gets me going. Full focus with which i managed to climb to D1 ^^ Maybe it helps you

    • @Geradub2
      @Geradub2 4 роки тому

      @@Allchack well i play apex so i cabt really listen to music since i have to pay attention to the in-game footsteps and things like that, any different suggestions?🙁

    • @mikemaresh2417
      @mikemaresh2417 4 роки тому

      Diane Allen Wow!! That’s really insightful, thank you.

  • @fakenewsisthenews3542
    @fakenewsisthenews3542 11 місяців тому

    My girlfriend enters flow state reliably around the same time every month.

  • @swilbyjk993
    @swilbyjk993 4 роки тому +1

    thats dory

  • @swilbyjk993
    @swilbyjk993 4 роки тому +1

    and her elbows wer frozen

  • @omeryakut9139
    @omeryakut9139 4 роки тому

    E66

  • @user-wz1cz6hr4v
    @user-wz1cz6hr4v 3 роки тому

    i want to korean! help

  • @swilbyjk993
    @swilbyjk993 4 роки тому

    s

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    @swilbyjk993 4 роки тому

    d

  • @stevenolson5207
    @stevenolson5207 4 роки тому +1

    I like turtles

  • @upgrade1583
    @upgrade1583 4 роки тому +1

    IKR.. Frontal cortexes that override emotions are annoying...

  • @swilbyjk993
    @swilbyjk993 4 роки тому

    spam the number 6 on the vidio to laugh

  • @angrytedtalks
    @angrytedtalks 4 роки тому +3

    Flow state: autism episode

  • @mayurkalsekar524
    @mayurkalsekar524 4 роки тому +5

    I didn't knew Hilary Clinton played violin

  • @Beth1300
    @Beth1300 17 днів тому

    I felt bad for her. She put so much into her talk and music, and the audience was like a bunch of cabbages.

  • @swilbyjk993
    @swilbyjk993 4 роки тому

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    @swilbyjk993 4 роки тому

    s