The Flow Habit - by Laurie E Smith (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

An easy-to-read guidebook to how flow--that feeling we all get when we're so into what we're doing that we lose track of time--can change our lives. The Flow Habit is filled with simple exercises and inspiring stories from people around the world who have experienced the life-changing magic of flow.

The Flow Habit is for anyone ready for a turning point. If you've lost your spark, or dream of something more for your life, this is the book for you. Author Laurie Smith shows how simply spending a few minutes each day doing activities that truly bring us joy can dramatically change our lives. That's because when we do what we love, we discover the power of the flow state--that feeling we get when we're so into what we're doing that we lose track of time.

When we're in a flow state, the volume of that inner critic turns way down. We stop worrying about what other people think. We no longer feel pulled in lots of different directions by outer distractions. Instead, we feel a sense of calm, confidence, and purpose. We know what matters most in each moment, and how we can help.

Flow is not just the key to feeling positive. It's also the key to reconnecting with who we really are, our unique gifts, and finding fun ways to share them with the world. The more we experience flow, the more flow becomes a habit, and the better our overall lives tend to flow too. In flow, we often have experiences far more wonderful than anything we could have ever imagined.

The Flow Habit is full of tips and exercises to help you uncover your unique formula for flow, rekindle your spark, and create a plan for following with where your soul is calling you to go.

Review Quotes

"Let yourself flow forward into this gorgeous book. It offers a joy-full path to living your magical life and sharing your creative energies and spark with the world!"
-- SARK, best-selling author, artist, PlanetSARK.com

"The Flow Habit offers the secret to awakening the magic of your True Self and achieving optimal well-being with the power of flow. Laurie shares her own struggles, hard-earned wisdom, and the science behind the healing power of flow. As a surgeon, I saw that patients who started living Laurie's message experienced miracles. So don't wait for a disaster to awaken you to your authentic life. By following the advice in this book, magic happens, and you will find a new, healthy, and inspiring life."
-- Bernie Siegel, MD, New York Times best-selling author of Love, Medicine & Miracles and Peace, Love, and Healing

"Pull out your highlighter! Laurie Smith's book The Flow Habit: Creating Peace, Passion, Purpose, and Everyday Miracles is a book that you will come back to again and again. This book gives you a key to open the gateway to achieving more flow in your life. Filled with heartwarming stories and excellent tips and exercises, your soul will thank you! Highly recommended!"
-- Denise Linn, internationally renowned teacher and best-selling author

"The Flow Habit offers a creative path to finding peace, connecting with others, and activating our potential that is desperately needed during these challenging times. Laurie shows us how engaging in activities that bring us joy can be the quickest path to enhancing our lives. This book is an uplifting, creative companion to reclaiming your own authentic formula for flow."
-- Mike Robbins, author of Nothing Changes Until You Do

"The Flow Habit opened my eyes to new perspectives on understanding and embracing flow. If you're in a transition time of life or seeking clarity on what's next for you, this powerful book is the perfect marriage of research-based tools and inspiring stories of people finding new callings through flow. Laurie's passion and brilliance around the subject of flow creates a contagious positive energy. You will find new ways to access your creativity, momentum, and next steps through Laurie's teachings. I can't recommend The Flow Habit enough."
-- Grace Kraaijvanger, founder and CEO of The Hivery, host of The Art of What's Next podcast

"Laurie Smith is a great writer with a quick mind and a warm heart. In The Flow Habit, she offers a path to the life I've always wanted: free from domination by the voice in my head that I call the Vile Bitch Upstairs and loving myself just as I am. She shows how making friends with all parts of ourselves allows us more time and energy for creativity, self-expression, and fun."
-- Terri Tate, RN, MS, humorist, memoir mentor, and author of A Crooked Smile

"The Flow Habit is a powerful and practical guide that can positively change the dynamic in our homes and classrooms, boosting engagement and emotional safety. As we face rising mental health challenges, The Flow Habit is a timely and essential resource. Laurie Smith offers a simple, research-backed, four-step framework that can support Social Emotional Learning (SEL), foster autonomy, and help us all flourish. A must-read for parents, teachers, and anyone looking to create positive change in education and beyond."
-- Jacqueline Genovesi, PhD, executive director, center for STEAM Excellence, Academy of Natural Sciences, and research professor, School of Education, Drexel University

"Just when you thought you had tried everything in the 'make me happier' department, you are introduced to The Flow Habit and wonder 'How have I not made this my life practice before?' In this beautiful book, Laurie guides you to change the way you currently see five minutes. I often think I don't have time to make art, draw, etc., but Laurie changed that for me. Five minutes became sacred instead of stressful. What if you learned how to love five minutes? Connections are born and you find yourself in flow!"
-- Noreen O'Sullivan, author of Look, Listen, Love

"The Flow Habit is a beautiful book that offers an inspiring path to healing your life and reclaiming your gifts. Laurie lovingly shows the way back to who you really are through the power of flow and creativity. In my work helping clients thrive after past trauma, I know how miraculous making time to connect with the peace within and discover your Soul's wisdom can be. Laurie is a compassionate guide, helping you manifest truly transformative experiences by honoring what brings you joy and asking yourself powerful questions. I highly recommend The Flow Habit as a companion on your own personal journey to trusting yourself and returning to your peaceful energy within."
-- Dr. Katja Rusanen, best-selling author of Your Spiritual Curriculum

"For days when your work feels hollow and your creative well has run dry, Laurie Smith's book The Flow Habit provides a map back to yourself. Laurie masterfully demystifies the concept of 'flow, ' teaching you not to manufacture passion, but to unlock the effortless momentum that already exists within you. The Flow Habit takes you on a journey from resistance to resonance. If you're ready to quiet the noise and finally hear the voice of your own authentic creativity, this book is your guide."
-- Arleen Smith, keynote speaker and host of Healing the Hearts of Healthcare podcast

"The Flow Habit is a teaching memoir done right. Not only does Laurie Smith break down the dense data that shows how health-vital it is to accept our emotions and find our brain's flow states, her anecdotes that retell her life experiences are so well-written, they create their own sense of flow in the reader, transporting you into each moment. With simple instructions for accessing flow state, easy-to-remember acronyms, deep breathing breaks, and even line art that's completely in theme, this book sets up scaffolding to help you practice baby steps to access flow anytime. Whether it's to be more creative, self-soothe, solve problems, or simply remember to trust in ourselves, we can all make a better world when we find our flow. Buy this book, so we can turn up the world's flow volume together!"
--Kealah "Coach Kiki" Parkinson, author of My Moody Daybook: A Season of Mood Tools for People with Feelings

"Laurie is a bright shining beacon of light in a world that urgently needs it. Many books about creative recovery have the paradoxical effect of inflaming the inner critic with rigid judgments about what has to happen for recovery to be possible. Laurie's energy, by refreshing contrast, is all about invitation and lightness and tuning in to what's inside to find one's own answers for getting life to flow. Laurie conveys on every page her deeply held conviction that creativity and flow are not only available to all of us but our very birthright, and she offers many gentle strategies for getting out of our own way to access them. The Flow Habit is an invaluable resource for anyone called to create in any way or just looking for more flow, joy, and magic in their lives."
-- Daphne Moore, singer-songwriter

About the Author

Laurie Smith is an inspirational author, workshop facilitator, professional speaker. and intuitive coach with more than 20 years of experience. Since the start of the pandemic, Laurie has been leading creative people around the world in her free 28-Day Flow Challenges. She is passionate about the power of flow to connect us with our true selves and loves supporting others in sharing their unique gifts with the world. She is on a mission to spread the word about the benefits of everyday flow.