Career Coach - 4. Concentrating on the Task at Hand

"One of the most frequently mentioned dimensions of the flow experience is that, while it lasts, one is able to forget all the unpleasant aspects of life. This feature of flow is an important by-product of the fact that enjoyable activities require a complete focusing of attention on the task at hand - thus leaving no room in the mind for irrelevant information."

Research mentioned by Daniel Goleman in his book 'Emotional Intelligence' reveals that children who learnt a skill that enabled them to experience a 'flow of consciousness' were more successful in later life.