Expert tips on getting into creative flow (and staying there)

This article by Creative Boom explores how creative professionals can protect their flow state from everyday distractions to maintain peak creative performance. The piece features insights from various designers, illustrators, and creative directors who share their proven strategies for achieving and maintaining deep focus.

The article reveals that entering flow state requires understanding your natural energy rhythms and creating dedicated time slots for uninterrupted creative work. Many professionals find their peak creativity during specific hours, whether that's early morning sessions or late-night focused periods.

• Work with natural rhythms - Identify your peak energy periods and schedule demanding creative tasks during these optimal times
• Create sacred time slots - Establish specific periods for deep work, using techniques like the Pomodoro method or early morning "human-free time"
• Master strategic disconnection - Implement systems to avoid digital distractions, such as checking emails only at set times and using "Do Not Disturb" features
• Use environmental cues - Develop creative rituals like wearing specific clothing or using headphones to signal flow state to yourself and others