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Why does experiencing 'flow' feel so good? A communication scientist explains

  • Written by Richard Huskey, Assistant Professor of Communication and Cognitive Science, University of California, Davis
imageResearch shows that people who have flow as a regular part of their lives are happier and less likely to focus on themselves.Yulkapopkova/E+ via Getty Images

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