Dearest Darling Friends,

You must have known the term, ‘The Flow State’.

It’s that magical zone where you are so much in the groove that even your hot coffee gets cold because you forgot to drink it. (RIP, latte.)

Jokes apart, it is that state where two distinct things happen.

1. We are at our productive best.
2. We do not get tired and we are absolutely brimming with energy.

Ironically, we do not experience that ‘flow state’ as much as would want to, isn’t it? And do you know the number one reason for the same?

Well, I am sure you know the answer – It’s distractions!!!

On a lighter note, distractions are like that one friend who shows up uninvited to your party, eats all the tasty stuff, doesn’t care about our annoyance and nonchalantly announces, “I will come again”.

This friend needs a door to come into your home, right? So, what is the biggest culprit that allows this distraction to happen? Your phone. That little rectangle of doom that pings, dings, and buzzes like it’s auditioning for a DJ gig.

You plant the seeds of productivity, you water them with intention, and then—BAM!—your phone notification is a squirrel that is eating up your tasty strawberries.

(Squirrel = Instagram / LinkedIn / WA/ etc)

I admit that I have fallen victim to the distraction trap often. One minute, I am writing an important email, and the next, I am deep-diving into YouTube videos of Mahakumbh or Trump-Zelenski. (Have you been there too?)

So, here’s the super simple fact: To get into flow, cut off distractions.

Let’s start implementing straight away. What is that ONE DISTRACTION you are going to master today to get into your flow state?

Comment below or DM me and let’s hold each other accountable. (And if you say “my phone,” I am giving you a virtual high-five. 🙌)

Would love to know from you, in your experience, what distracts you and takes you away from ‘important’ things?

With love, prayers and best wishes,