The combo of Skill level and task difficulty give you 8 mood experiences, including flow, stress, and boredom

Story by Aditya Shukla Research by mihaly csikszentmihalyi Red Section Separator

... the torch bearer of positive psychology, studied how a person's skill level and challenge at work create unique moods at work that affect productivity and work satisfaction.

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The experience fluctuation chart

Each of the 8 experiences is based on a combination of your current skill level and the challenge you experience at work

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If the challenge is high and your skill is low, you experience worry, stress and anxiety

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If the challenge is low and your skill is high, you feel bored or relaxed

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If you are moderately skilled and feeling challenged, you are motivated and aroused at work.

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And finally, if you feel challenged at the limit of your capacity and your skill is high, you enter the glorious productive flow state.

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