Mihály Csíkszentmihályi

Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's famous investigations of "optimal experience" have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow. During flow, people typically experience deep enjoyment, creativity, and a total involvement with life. In this new edition of his groundbreaking classic work, Csikszentmihalyi demonstrates the ways this positive state can be controlled, not just left to chance. Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience teaches how, by ordering the information that enters our consciousness, we can discover true happiness and greatly improve the quality of our lives.

The classic study of the creative process from the bestselling author of FlowCreativity is about capturing those moments that make life worth living. Legendary psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (“The leading researcher into ‘flow states.’” — Newsweek ) reveals what leads to these moments—be it the excitement of the artist at the easel or the scientist in the lab—so that this knowledge can be used to enrich people's lives. Drawing on nearly one hundred interviews with exceptional people, from biologists and physicists, to politicians and business leaders, to poets and artists, as well as his thirty years of research on the subject, Csikszentmihalyi uses his famous flow theory to explore the creative process. He discusses such ideas as why creative individuals are often seen as selfish and arrogant, and why the "tortured genius" is largely a myth. Most important, he explains why creativity needs to be cultivated and is necessary for the future of our country, if not the world.

What is the nature of the aesthetic experience? Is it the same for everyone? It is possible to facilitate its occurrence? This book focuses on the psychology of the aesthetic experience and on the perception and understanding of art, suggesting ways to raise levels of visual literacy andenhance artistic enjoyment. The findings will be of importance not only to museum professionals and art educators, but also to psychologists and those interested in the nature of the aesthetic experience.

From the bestselling author of Flow and one of the pioneers of the scientific study of happiness, an indispensable guide to living your best life.What makes a good life? Is it money? An important job? Leisure time? Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi believes our obsessive focus on such measures has led us astray. Work fills our days with anxiety and pressure, so that during our free time, we tend to live in boredom, absorbed by our screens.What are we missing? To answer this question, Csikszentmihalyi studied thousands of people, and he found the key. People are happiest when they challenge themselves with tasks that demand a high degree of skill and commitment, and which are undertaken for their own sake. Instead of scrolling on your phone, play the piano. Take a routine chore and figure out how to do it better, faster, more efficiently. In short, learn the hidden power of complete engagement, a psychological state the author calls flow. Though they appear simple, the lessons in Finding Flow are life-changing.

The author of the bestselling Flow (more than 125,000 copies sold) offers an intelligent, inspiring guide to life in the future.In this wise, humane inquiry, Csikszentmihalyi (Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience) argues that genetically programmed behaviors that once helped humans adapt and multiply now threaten our survival. These traits include obsessions with food and sex, addiction to pleasure, excessive rationality and a tendency to focus on the negative. A University of Chicago psychology professor, the author also believes we must free our minds of cultural illusions such as ethnocentric superiority or identification with one's possessions. He urges readers to find ways to reduce the oppression, exploitation and inequality that are woven into the fabric of society. Further, he wants us to control the direction of human evolution by pursuing challenging activities that lead to greater complexity while opposting chaos and conformity. Each chapter concludes with self-help questions and mental exercises designed to help readers apply the insights of this literate manifesto to their daily lives.

Since Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi published the groundbreaking Flow more than a decade ago, world leaders such as Tony Blair and former President Clinton, and influential sports figures like Super Bowl champion coach Jimmy Johnson have all been inspired by the book. In today's corporate upheaval, a new business paradigm is evolving. While many CEOs are being exposed for their greed, truly visionary leaders believe in a goal that benefits themselves as well as others. They realize that it is their vision and "soul" that attract loyal employees willing to go above and beyond the call of corporate duty. And their employees are realizing the same thing: while 80 percent of adults claim they'd work even if they didn't have to, the majority of them can hardly wait to leave their jobs and get home. Good Business starts with the premise that this is an age in which business and work have replaced religion and politics as central forces in contemporary life. The book reveals how business leaders, managers, and even employees can find their "flow" and contribute not only to their own happiness, but also to a just and evolving society. It identifies the factors crucial to the operation of a good business: trust, the commitment to fostering the personal growth of employees, and the dedication to creating a product that helps mankind. Good Business is sure to become a must-read text for anyone who values the positive contributions of individuals in the changing world of business.

Ask any serious runner and they’ll tell you that being mentally sound is vital to success in the sport. The ability to enter a flow state of mind is something that Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi has devoted his entire career to understanding. In Running Flow , Dr. Csikszentmihalyi is joined by fellow psychologist Christine Weinkauff and running journalist and coach Philip Latter. This landmark work is the first book dedicated to helping runners achieve the state of flow in competitive and training environments. You’ll find comprehensive coverage of the phenomenon, unique practice exercises that stimulate its occurrence, and firsthand accounts from elite runners about their flow experiences. The psychological barriers associated with training and competition can be as demanding as the physical ones. Destined to become a running classic, Running Flow will open your mind not only to better performance but also to a better, healthier, and more enjoyable experience.

The meaning of things is a study of the significance of material possessions in contemporary urban life, and of the ways people carve meaning out of their domestic environment. Drawing on a survey of eighty families in Chicago who were interviewed on the subject of their feelings about common household objects, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Eugene Rochberg-Halton provide a unique perspective on materialism, American culture, and the self. They begin by reviewing what social scientists and philosophers have said about the transactions between people and things. In the model of 'personhood' that the authors develop, goal-directed action and the cultivation of meaning through signs assume central importance. They then relate theoretical issues to the results of their survey. An important finding is the distinction between objects valued for action and those valued for contemplation. The authors compare families who have warm emotional attachments to their homes with those in which a common set of positive meanings is lacking, and interpret the different patterns of involvement. They then trace the cultivation of meaning in case studies of four families. Finally, the authors address what they describe as the current crisis of environmental and material exploitation, and suggest that human capacities for the creation and redirection of meaning offer the only hope for survival. A wide range of scholars - urban and family sociologists, clinical, developmental and environmental psychologists, cultural anthropologists and philosophers, and many general readers - will find this book stimulating and compelling.

Now in a special 25th anniversary edition and filled with brilliant wisdom and insights, Beyond Boredom and Anxiety offers a timeless introduction to the concept of flow and the scientific basis behind it-all through the work of one of the field's great scientists, Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi. Through real-life examples, discover how enjoyable activities provide a common experience-a satisfying, often exhilarating, feeling of creative accomplishment and heightened functioning-and under what conditions 'serious' work can also provide this intrinsic enjoyment.

What constitutes enjoyment of life? Optimal Experience: Psychological Studies of Flow in Consciousness offers a comprehensive survey of theoretical and empirical investigations of the "flow" experience, a desirable or optimal state of consciousness that enhances a person's psychic state. "Flow" can be said to occur when people are able to meet the challenges of their environment with appropriate skills, and accordingly feel a sense of well-being, a sense of mastery, and a heightened sense of self-esteem. The authors show the diverse contexts and circumstances in which flow is reported in different cultures (e.g. Japan, Korea, Australia, Italy), and describe its positive emotional impacts. They reflect on the concept of flow vis-à-vis modern social structures, historical phenomena, and evolutionary biocultural selection. The ways in which the ability to experience flow affects work satisfaction, academic success, and the overall quality of life are suggested; and the childrearing practices that result in the ability to derive enjoyment from life, considered.

How do young people envision their occupational futures? What do teenagers feel about their schooling and after-school work, and how do these experiences affect their passage to adult work? These are the questions that psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and sociologist Barbara Schneider posed in their five-year study of adolescents. The results provide an unprecedented window on society's future through which we can glimpse how today's youth are preparing themselves for the lives they will lead in the decades to come.

A profound exploration by a leading American psychologist of what it means to have a good life, of living well and well being, using the theory that human beings are at their most creative, most rewarded ahd happiest when they are performing in a state of "flow"; when details are subordinated to the purpose. The result is an unusual combination of serious psychology and self-help; a book that answers the questions self-help books ask, but in a way that reflects the cutting edge of psychological research and thinking.

To find out what teenagers' lives are like, two psychologists gave beepers to seventy-five adolescents, signaled them at random, and asked them to record their thoughts and feelings as they sat in classrooms, socialized with friends, and ate dinner with their families. The result is a unique and detailed portrait of the day-to-day world of the average American teenager that offers valuable new insights for parents, psychologists, and educators.

A Life Worth Living brings together the latest thought on Positive Psychology from an international cast of scholars. It includes historical, philosophical, and empirical reviews of what psychologists have found to matter for personal happiness and well-being. The contributions to this volume agree on priciples of optimal development that start from purely material and selfish concerns, but then lead to ever broader circles of responsibility embracing the goals of others and the well-being of the environment; on the importance of spirituality; on the development of strengths specific to the individual.Rather than material success, popularity, or power, the investigations reported in this volume suggest that personally constructed goals, intrinsic motivation, and a sense of autonomy are much more important. The chapters indicate that hardship and suffering do not necessarily make us unhappy, and they suggest therapeutical implications for improving the quality of life. Specific topics covered include the formation of optimal childhood values and habits as well as a new perspective on aging.This volume provides a powerful counterpoint to a mistakenly reductionist psychology. They show that subjective experience can be studied scientifically and measured accurately. They highlight the potentiality for autonomy and freedom that is among the most precious elements of the human condition. MOreover, they make a convincing case for the importance of subjective phenomena, which often affect happiness more than external, material conditions.After long decades during which psychologists seemed to have forgotten that misery is not the only option, the blossoming of Positive Psychology promises a better understanding of what a vigorous, meaningful life may consist of.

Talented Teenagers is a fascinating and absorbing examination of what makes adolescents tick: what roles personality traits, family interactions, education, and the social environment play in a young person's motivation to develop his or her talent. Vivid descriptions in the students' own words bring the material to life. Parents, teachers, psychologists, and counselors will find in these pages concrete information abou the conditions that foster the cultivation of mental abilities in adolescence, for both the gifted and the average student.

Che cos’è una vita felice? Cercando di rispondere a una delle domande più antiche del mondo, Mihály Csíkszentmihályi ci introduce al concetto di «flow»: una condizione in cui, trovandoci completamente assorbiti in ciò che stiamo facendo, perdiamo il senso del tempo e riusciamo così a dare importanza al presente. Tenendo sotto controllo emozioni negative quali stress, ansia e noia, il «flusso» è la risorsa che abbiamo a disposizione per fare della nostra esistenza un’esistenza felice. Chiave del successo di tante persone creative – musicisti, artisti e scrittori, ma anche atleti e scienziati –, è in realtà uno stato che tutti possiamo sperimentare nelle attività dal giardinaggio alla cucina, dall’apprendimento di una nuova lingua alla cura della casa. In un mondo frenetico in cui è sempre più difficile trovare un equilibrio, Seguire il flow è un antidoto all’assedio della tecnologia multitasking, un libro semplice e rivoluzionario grazie al quale impareremo a mettere a frutto nel modo migliore il nostro tempo, a realizzare le nostre potenzialità e a vivere appieno la nostra vita.

Positive Psychology has experienced extraordinary growth over the past decade. Emerging research in this area is suggesting new strategies for improving everyday life, healthcare, education systems, organizations and work life, and societies across the globe. This book will be of interest to all applied psychologists, applied researchers, social and organizational psychologists, and anyone interested in applying the science of positive psychology to improvement of the human condition.

Escrito por um dos pioneiros no estudo científico da felicidade, um guia indispensável para encontrar a satisfação no dia a dia.Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi acredita que o foco obsessivo em trabalho e dinheiro nos desviou da felicidade. Eles preenchem nossos dias com ansiedade e pressão, de modo que, durante o tempo livre, tendemos a viver no tédio, na frente das telas ou absorvidos por aparelhos de celular.O que estamos perdendo? Para responder a essa pergunta, o autor analisou milhares de indivíduos e descobriu que as pessoas ficam mais felizes quando se desafiam com tarefas que exigem alto grau de habilidade e de comprometimento. A dica é: encontrar quais atividades podem proporcionar o melhor flow para cada um de nós. Ao transformar conceitos ? desenvolvidos por meio do trabalho e de pesquisas durante uma vida inteira na Universidade de Chicago ? em diretrizes claras, Flow – Guia prático fornece as ferramentas necessárias para uma vida mais prazerosa e significativa.

Napjainkban ​egyre többen húznak futócipőt. Mi hajtja az embereket a futópályára vagy a terepre, hogy aztán edzettségi szintjüktől függően kocogjanak vagy akár ultramaratont fussanak?A VÁLASZ EGYSZERŰ: A FLOW.A futók szerencsések, mert ez a sport – legyen szó akár hobbifutásról, akár versenyzésről – számos lehetőséget kínál a flow megtapasztalására. Bár ez a gyakorlati tanácsokban is bővelkedő kötet a futást helyezi középpontjába, a szerzők mindenkihez szólnak, aki szeretné átélni a flow-t az élet bármely területén. Céljuk a kutatási eredményeik ismertetésével és a flow-t átélt futók személyes történeteinek megosztásával épp olyan egyszerű, mint amilyen nemes: segíteni az embereknek abban, hogy teljesebb, boldogabb életet élhessenek.Csíkszentmihályi Mihály a kreativitás és a tökéletes élmény pszichológiájának egyik legismertebb kutatója. Széchenyi és Prima Primissima díjas, a Magyar Érdemrend nagykeresztjének tulajdonosa, az MTA tagja, a Claremont Graduate University professzora, a Chicagói Egyetem Pszichológia Tanszékének korábbi vezetője. A FUTÁS ÖRÖMÉ-ben szerzőtársaival együtt azt vizsgálja, miként élhető át a flow sportolás közben.

In this volume three of the key figures in the field set out to establish some parameters for the study of creativity. After examining the earlier works on the subject, they present their current research findings, and then attempt to project where the field is likely to go in the decade ahead.Gardner, the proponent of biological aspects of creativity, ranges widely as he examines Freud's Vienna and the features of medicine that both constrained and challenged his revolutionary idea. Csikszentmihalyi, with his exploration of genes and memes, examines individual issues as well as broader contextual concerns. Feldman concentrates on the notions of coincidence and the transformational imperative. These essays point to the rejuvenation of the field of creativity research, and suggest where the field is likely to move in the future. This work is a major synthesis of value to advanced researchers as well as students and all those concerned with creativity.

“心流”是指我们在做某些事情时，那种全神贯注、投入忘我的状态——这种状态下，你甚至感觉不到时间的存在，在这件事情完成之后我们会有一种充满能量并且非常满足的感受。其实很多时候我们在做自己非常喜欢、有挑战并且擅长的事情的时候，就很容易体验到心流，比如爬山、游泳、打球、玩游戏、阅读、演奏乐器还有工作的时候。心理学家、积极心理学奠基人米哈里·契克森米哈赖在30年前，在大量案例研究的基础上，开创性地提出了“心流”的概念。本书阐述了心流理论，进入心流状态的条件，从日常生活中的休闲娱乐、工作、人际关系等各方面，分析如何进入心流状态，获得优体验。是一本关于如何提升幸福感和效率，获得积极人生的行动指南。

Qu'est-ce que vivre, sinon être heureux ?Mais quand et pourquoi sommes-nous heureux ?" Heureux qui n'a pas encore lu Vivre, il a devant lui des moments de plaisir intense. "David Servan-SchreiberVoici, enfin traduit en français, l'un des grands classiques de la psychologie du XXe siècle. Dès sa parution aux États-Unis, le livre de Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi a été salué comme un ouvrage fondateur : pour la première fois, grâce à la méthode originale mise au point par son auteur, la question du bonheur recevait une réponse factuelle, dépassant les débats philosophiques.Que dit Csikszentmihalyi ? Pour l'essentiel que les moments de joie et de satisfaction dans notre vie ne sont pas associés à de simples " loisirs ", mais à un certain état psychologique, caractérisé par un sentiment de fluidité mentale et d'intense concentration sur des tâches qui mobilisent toutes nos compétences.C'est à l'étude de cette " expérience optimale ", des moyens de l'atteindre et de la généraliser qu'est consacrée la majeure partie deVivre. Car, comme le dit Csikszentmihalyi lui-même : " Maîtriser son expérience intérieure, c'est devenir capable de choisir la qualité de ce que l'on veut vivre. Si ce n'est pas le bonheur, cela y ressemble. "

BugŸnŸn ve gelece_in i_ hayatõnda tatmin duygusu nasõl yaratõlacak? _nsanlarõn hakiki tatmine ula_masõnõ hedefleyen bilin halini ke_federek "Akõ_" kavramõnõ yaratan; Tony Blair, Bill Clinton gibi liderlere, Super Bowl _ampiyonu Jimmy Johnson'a ilham veren pozitif psikolojinin en šnde gelen ismi Mihaly Csikszentmihaly, Good Business'da i_ dŸnyasõndaki tatminin yollarõnõ anlatõyor. K‰rdan …nce _nsan Csikszentmihalyi, i_ dŸnyasõnõn liderlerine akõ_õ nasõl destekleyeceklerini ve ruhsal enerjilerini alõ_anlarõn, mŸ_terilerin ve hatta kendilerinin mutlulu_unu artõrmada nasõl kullanacaklarõnõ gšsteriyor. Bir faaliyete kendini tam olarak verebilme kapasitesi olan "akõ_" tanõmõnõ kullanarak, alõ_anlarõn ilerindeki cevheri ortaya õkarmayõ ŸrŸn ve karlõlõ_õn šnŸne koyan bir i_ yerinin _emasõnõ iziyor. Pek ok CEO'nun hõrslarõ dilden dile dola_õrken, gerek anlamda vizyon sahibi liderler kendileri kadar ba_kalarõ iin de yararlõ olacak hedeflere inanõyorlar. DŸnyanõn en šnemli CEO'larõnõn gšrŸ_lerinin yer aldõ_õ Good Business'da en alt dŸzeydeki alõ_anlardan yšneticilere kadar, tŸm pozisyonlardaki ki_iler iin i_ hayatõnõn iyile_tirilmesine dair alõnacak dersler var. Good Business de_i_en i_ dŸnyasõnda bireylerin sa_ladõklarõ katkõya de_er veren herkes iin klasik haline gelecek. "Refah ve kazanõm psikolojisinin temel kitabõ." -Peter Drucker, Management Challenges for the 21st Century'nin yanõ sõra yšnetim ve ekonomi Ÿzerine elliden fazla kitabõn yazarõ "‚ok etkili ve tam zamanõnda gelen bir kitap Éinsani kurumlarõn optimal sonularõ nasõl elde edeceklerine dair dŸnya gšrŸ_ŸmŸzŸ kesin olarak _ekillendirecek benzersiz bir katkõ sunuyor." - Warren Bennis, University of Southern California'da i_letme profesšrŸ ve Geeks and How Era, Values and Defining Moments Shape Leaders kitabõ yazarlarõndan. Ê (Tanõtõm BŸlteninden) Ê