177 | The Flow Habit and the Power of Flow with Laurie Smith

All links mentioned in the post can be found here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/177 What if the reason you feel stuck isn't that you're lazy, unmotivated, or doing something wrong? What if you're simply out of flow? This episode feels especially meaningful to me because Laurie Smith was last on the podcast back in Episode 105, when she was in the middle of writing the book we're talking about today. We worked together while she was writing, organizing her ideas, and creating space for this project to come to life. And now? She's back with her finished book, *The Flow Habit*. Laurie has spent years studying, teaching, and experimenting with flow through her coaching, research, and her popular 28-Day Flow Challenges. In this conversation, we explore what flow actually is, why so many of us feel disconnected from it, and how finding your unique "flow formula" can help you experience more focus, creativity, joy, and momentum in your business and life. We also dive into something I found fascinating: how understanding your own flow can actually help you get organized, stay motivated, and make even the tasks you normally avoid feel more manageable. If you've ever thought, "That sounds great, but I'm just not someone who experiences flow," this episode might change your mind. What You'll Learn: - What "flow" really means and why it's about much more than "going with the flow" - How to identify your own unique formula for experiencing flow - Why childhood memories can provide clues to your natural strengths and purpose - The surprising connection between flow and organization - How to use "flow motivators" to tackle tasks you normally avoid - The four-step FEEL framework Laurie teaches to help create more flow in everyday life - Why trying too hard to get into flow often prevents it - How tiny moments of joy can create powerful shifts in your business and personal life - Practical ways to make organizing feel easier, more meaningful, and even fun - Why reconnecting with your own joy may be one of the most productive things you can do Connect with Laurie Smith Laurie Smith is an inspirational author, professional speaker, podcast host, and coach, and has worked in the fields of creativity and personal growth for more than 20 years. She is on a mission to spread the word about the transformational power of everyday flow, those experiences we have when we are so absorbed by what we are doing that we lose track of time. Laurie is the author of several books, including *The Flow Habit*, which was recently published by Hay House, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Since 2020, hundreds of people around the world have participated in Laurie’s free 28-Day Flow Challenge. Laurie is passionate about how flow can help us access our creative spark, uplift others, and help us make our dreams come true. Website  |  Instagram  | LinkedIn  |  The Flow Habit Book  |  Podcast  |