Edson Filho, a BU associate professor of sport, exercise and performance psychology, published a research study Sept. 4, in ...

The psychological concept of “flow,” coined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, describes a mental state of complete immersion and intense focus in an activity, leading to optimal performance and enjoyment.

An essential ingredient to negotiating successful deals is getting—and staying—in a flow state. When you stop multitasking and focus on every aspect of what’s going on in the negotiation, you will ...