Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's concept of complete absorption in an activity, achieved when challenge and skill are in balance, producing a state of energised focus and enjoyment.
Explained
- Deep engagement appears when the challenge of a task matches the user skill.
- Too easy tips into boredom, while too hard tips into anxiety, and both break focus.
- The sweet spot is a narrow band where difficulty rises in step with growing ability.
- Clear goals and immediate feedback help hold people inside that band.
