In a world engineered for distraction, what does it actually take to create meaningful work?In this episode of Suffering for Art, we dive into flow state and deep work—exploring how creativity thrives not through hustle or constant visibility, but through sustained focus. Drawing from the principles of deep work and modern research on attention, we unpack why it’s become harder than ever for artists to access flow—and what’s quietly stealing our creative energy.We break down the addictive design of social media, looking at real statistics that reveal how often we’re interrupted, how fragmented our attention has become, and why that environment makes deep focus nearly impossible. If you’ve ever felt creatively blocked, scattered, or exhausted before you even start making work, this episode will help you understand why.In the final part of the episode, we shift from problem to practice. Using the 9 characteristics of a flow state, we walk through how to intentionally set up a creative session that supports immersion, presence, and momentum—so you’re not waiting for inspiration to strike, but creating the conditions for it to emerge.This episode is an invitation to protect your attention, reclaim your focus, and reimagine what sustainable creativity can look like in a noisy world.If you have thoughts, questions, or want to continue the conversation, email me at [email protected] step fully out of distraction and into deep creative restoration, learn more about the Artist Recharge Retreat here:👉 link

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