49 - Unlock the Secret Within...

Last week I touched on the importance of auditing your life to gain clarity - Step one in my Three Step System. Today, I want to take this concept even deeper. Beyond assessing external factors like finances or your career, a powerful part of Step One is uncovering what gets you in your flow state - the activities where time disappears and you feel completely immersed.

This is not just about your hobbies. It is about identifying the activities and tasks that naturally energise you so you can create more space for them in your life and career. We often wizz through life so fast, that we don't stop to think about what we actually enjoy, what actually get's us into a state of flow.

Finding Your Flow

1. Reflect - Think back to moments in your life where you have been so absorbed in an activity that you lost track of time. These could be work-related tasks, creative projects, or even everyday activities. Ask yourself:

• What am I doing when I feel most engaged and energised?

• What types of tasks can I do for hours without feeling drained?

• When do I feel a sense of deep satisfaction from what I have created or accomplished?

2. Common Themes
Make a list of these activities and start identifying patterns.

• Are they creative? Analytical? People-focussed?

• Do they require deep focus, collaboration, or problem-solving?

• What kind of output do they produce - ideas, tangible objects, solutions?

My Personal Flow Story
For me, one of my clearest examples of when I am in flow state is when I create content that helps others. I can literally lose days to doing this (sorry Jem!). I find immense satisfaction from focusing on one task at a time, diving into the details, understanding how things work, and ultimately producing something of value.

When I reflect on other activities that get me into flow such as gardening and crafting, I see similar themes. I thrive when I can focus intently, work with my hands or mind, and have a tangible outcome at the end. Unfortuanately in my corporate role, I do not always get the opportunity to work this way as I have to context switch almost hourly which can be quite draining. Recognising this, I ensure I carve out time for more strategic thinking, or plan blocks of time when I have tasks I need to deliver. It is not always achievable, but understanding this helps me to manage my energy.

3. Assess Your Current Role
Now, take a look at your cuurent job.

• Do any of your flow activities or themes exist within your current role?

• If not, are there ways to integrate them more - perhaps by taking on different projects or restructuring your workflow?

• If your role does not align with your natural flow state, could you explore career paths that would allow you to spend more time in these types of activities?

4. Create More Space for Flow
Whether in your current job or outside of it, start making space for these high-flow activities. It could be through side projects, creative pursuits, or even shifting your career trajectory. The goal is not just to ‘fit them in’ but to move toward a life where you are regularly engaged in the work that lights you up.

How About You?

What gets you into your flow? What activities make time disappear for you? Reflect on these, write them down, and start thinking about how you can create more space for them in your life.

Always with love,

Elsa x