“When you’re creating art, whether it’s writing in a journal, singing or making a card, you’re getting into what’s called a ‘flow state.’ Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, one of the cofounders of positive psychology, describes flow state as a period of optimal attention. During this time, you’re in the zone and completely focused on the task at hand. You’re not worried about the time, bodily sensations or any other needs. And working on your creation can be quite euphoric,”
