#wealth #investing #wealthmanagement In this rich and fascinating conversation, psychologist and FlowxLife founder Marianne Cottin, M.Sc., Ph.D., breaks down the neuroscience of flow and why it’s one of the most powerful states for human flourishing. Marianne explains how transient hypofrontality, clear goals, challenge-skill balance, and immediate feedback create effortless excellence — and why flow is not reserved for elite performers, but available to everyone. Together, Gillian and Marianne explore how flow reduces rumination, strengthens mental health, sharpens attention, and can be intentionally designed into work, relationships, and later-life learning. They dive deep into group flow, curiosity as a longevity tool, and how to build a life that naturally invites presence, purpose, and peak experience. This is a masterclass in using neuroscience to live more fully and flourish more deeply. To engage with the research of Marianne Cottin and other psychologists in her field, explore her portfolio of work on LinkedIn here, and through such academic outlets as Google Scholar here. Takeaways 🌊Flow is a state of consciousness where time disappears and performance peaks. 🔬Dr. Cottin emphasizes the importance of focus and clear goals to achieve flow. 🌊Flow triggers include challenge-skill balance, clear goals, and immediate feedback. 🔬Group flow occurs when individuals are in sync, working towards a common goal. 🌊Failure is a crucial part of achieving flow, especially in sports and high-performance settings. 🔬Flow can be experienced in both simple and complex tasks, providing joy and satisfaction. 🌊Creating an environment conducive to flow involves minimizing distractions and prioritizing important tasks. 🔬Flow is accessible to everyone, not just elite athletes or high performers. 🌊Music and rituals can help individuals enter a flow state more easily. 🔬Flow contributes to mental health and well-being by reducing rumination and increasing 🔬engagement. Quotes Flow Follows Focus: “Flow will always follow focus. If you’re not in the present moment, flow can’t find you.” Effortless Excellence: “In flow you can do very hard things without feeling effort. Work becomes play.” The Sweet Spot: “Flow lives in that perfect space where challenge meets skill — just enough stretch to grow, not enough to panic.” Purpose Supercharges Flow: “Flow becomes transformational when you use it for something that matters to you — something larger than yourself.” Flow and Mental Health: “When you’re in flow, you’re not ruminating. The problems are still there — but you get a moment to breathe.” Design Your Life for Flow: “Choose what you care for. If everything is important, nothing is. Clarity creates the space for flow.” Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction to Flow and Dr. Cottin 00:03:00 Understanding the Flow State 00:09:00 Flow Triggers and Techniques 00:15:00 Group Flow and Communal Dynamics 00:21:00 Flow in Everyday Life 00:27:00 Conclusion and Key Takeaways #flourish #wealth #wealthmanagement #investing #advisor #KnowThyWealthKnowThyself Connect with Gillian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-stovel-rivers-ma-cfp%C2%AE-cea-997094124/?originalSubdomain=ca https://x.com/GillianStovelR https://www.instagram.com/gillianstovelofficial https://flourishfamilywealth.com/ Send TFFP your thoughts!
