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   Flow

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   verb

   • 1. (of a fluid, gas, or electricity) move along or out steadily and continuously in a current or stream: "from here the river flows north" Similar runmovego alongcoursepassproceedglideslidedriftcirculatetrickledribbledrizzlespillgurglebabbleripplestreamswirlsurgesweepgushcascadepourrollrushwhirlwellspurtspoutsquirtspewjetleakseepoozepercolatedrip
   • ▪ (of the sea or a tidal river) move toward the land; rise.
   • 2. go from one place to another in a steady stream, typically in large numbers: "the firm is hoping the orders will keep flowing in"
   • ▪ proceed or be produced smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly: "talk flowed freely around the table" Similar resultproceedarisefollowensuederivestemaccrueoriginateemanatespringemergebe caused bybe brought about bybe produced byoriginate in
   • ▪ (of clothing or hair) hang loosely in an easy and graceful manner: "her red hair flowed over her shoulders"
   • ▪ be available in copious quantities: "their talk and laughter grew louder as the excellent brandy flowed"
   • ▪ result from; be caused by: "there are certain advantages that may flow from that decision"
   • 3. (of a solid) undergo a permanent change of shape under stress, without melting.

   noun

   • 1. the action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream: "the flow of water into the pond"
   • ▪ the rate or speed at which something flows: "under the ford the river backs up, giving a deep sluggish flow"
   • ▪ the rise of a tide or a river.
   • 2. a steady, continuous stream of something: "she eased the car into the flow of traffic"
   • 3. the gradual permanent deformation of a solid under stress, without melting.

   Word Origin Old Englishflōwan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vloeien, also to flood.

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   What are some of the benefits of using Flow?

   • Flow can also be a tool for better emotion regulation. When a person is in a state of flow, there is little need for doubts or anxieties about oneself or the world in general; even the uncertainties of life fall away. Through the process of flow, a person chooses to focus on a task and gain a sense of autonomy over time, body, and mind.

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   What services does Flow offer?

   • Flow is modern task and project management software for teams. It brings together your tasks, projects, timelines, and conversations, and integrates with your favorite tools, to help you achieve more. Teams do extraordinary things with Flow. Over 300,000 teams in more than 140 countries rely on Flow every day.

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   What are the features of Flow?

   • Flow is a cognitive state where one is completely immersed in an activity—from painting and writing to prayer and surfboarding. It involves intense focus, creative engagement, and the loss of awareness of time and self.

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   What activities can lead to a state of flow?

   • Popular examples include sports, dancing, painting, and yoga. However, any activity could work, from welding to chopping wood. Ultimately, flow is a delicate balance between the tension of anxiety and the tedium of boredom. Apart from setting clear goals, a person can engage in flow by becoming immersed and enjoying the immediate experience.

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   2.	flow - the amount of fluid that flows in ...
   3.	flow - the act of flowing or streaming;
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   The word flow has many shades of meaning but most involve the steady movement of something. Water can flow in a river, electricity can flow through a wire, and talk might also flow as you sit and chat with friends.

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