Flow Cycle

Introduction
It is the intersection of optimal being and optimal doing; there are 4 phases that involves stepping out of your comfort zone and challenging yourself

Phases (4)

i) struggle phase (this involves Beta brainwaves, cortisol, norepinephrine; generally does not feel good as we experience tension, frustration, and even stress and anxiety; it is an integral element of the Flow cycle.)

ii) release phase (this involves Alpha brainwaves; you
"...accept the challenge by stepping away from the problem and activating the parasympathetic nervous system..."
Beata Souders, 2019)

iii) Flow phase (this involves Theta and Gamma brainwaves, dopamine, endorphins, anandamide; shifts us from conscious to subconscious processing)

iv) recovery phase (this involves Delta brainwaves, serotonin, oxytocin; it is the final stage when your
"...brain rewires and stores the experience of the flow. It is critical to rebuild and rebalance effectively if we are to retain the newly acquired skills and knowledge during this memory consolidation phase..."
Steven Kotler as quoted by Beata Souders, 2019)