The Google Doodle marks the 89th birthday of Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, a Hungarian-American psychologist best known for his work on the concept of flow.
Google celebrated his birthday with a special Doodle. The doodle depicts a flowing river, which is a metaphor for the state of flux.
Flow is a state of mind in which a person is completely immersed in an activity and experiences a sense of deep satisfaction and pleasure.
Csíkszentmihályi’s work on flow has had a major impact on a wide range of fields, including psychology, education, business and sports.
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The early life of Mihály Csíkszentmihályi
Mihály Csíkszentmihályi was born on September 29, 1934 in Fiume, Italy, in 1934. He was the third son of a career diplomat at the Hungarian Consulate in Fiume.
His family was in financial difficulties due to World War II. His father opened a restaurant in Rome and Mihály decided to stop his education and help the family with his work.
At the age of 22, Mihály went to the USA and studied at the University of Chicago, where he received his doctorate in 1965.
Csíkszentmihályi’s interest in flow arose when he saw painters who gave themselves so much to their work that they lost track of time.
He interviewed people from a variety of backgrounds, including artists, athletes, scientists and surgeons, to learn about their experiences with flow.
He found that people in motion often describe a feeling of complete absorption in their activity, a loss of self-awareness and a sense of timelessness.
Mihály also discovered that people often experience a sense of deep satisfaction and pleasure in flow.
Mihály Csíkszentmihály’s Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
Csikszentmihalyi’s work on flow was very influential. His book, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience was published in 1990. This book has been translated into more than 20 languages and has sold millions of copies.
His works were presented in popular media houses. Google mentions: “Csíkszentmihályi’s book Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience was published in 1990 and has since been translated into more than 20 languages. Business leaders, presidents and sports coaches praise his scientific insights into the nature of productivity and well-being.”
Csikszentmihalyi’s work on flow helped people understand the importance of finding activities that they enjoy and that challenge them. His work has also helped people develop strategies for achieving flow in their work and personal lives.
Csikszentmihalyi passed away in 2021, but his work continues to inspire people around the world. His legacy is helping people find meaning and purpose in their lives.
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