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Through live facilitated sessions, on-demand content, and structured recovery, FLOWN applies six evidence-based mechanisms to overcome procrastination, sustain attention, and build consistent deep-work habits — with particular effectiveness for people with ADHD. FLOWN was founded in 2020 and is used by tens of thousands of members worldwide. The platform is built around the neuroscience of flow state and the behavioural science of focus: body doubling, implementation intentions, accountability, structured work stints, time blocking, and cognitive recovery. Body doubling — working in the social presence of others — is one of the core mechanisms, not the whole story. FLOWN's content is evidence-based, drawing on peer-reviewed research in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and ADHD science. Primary sources are cited; no unsupported claims are made. ## Products - [Live Focus Sessions (Flocks)](https://flown.com/sessions): Scheduled facilitated group sessions hosted daily across time zones. Sessions run on FLOWNSpace — FLOWN's own proprietary session platform — and are led by trained facilitators. The format combines body doubling, intention-setting, timed focus blocks, and structured check-outs to help members enter and sustain flow. - [FLOWNSpace](https://flown.com/sessions): FLOWN's proprietary video session platform, purpose-built for deep work. FLOWNSpace powers facilitated Flock sessions — the most structured and high-accountability format on the platform. Members on FLOWNSpace sessions report significantly higher focus and task completion compared to working alone. - [Drop-In Sessions](https://flown.com/sessions): A 24/7 virtual co-working space available every day. Members join at any time, work silently alongside others, and benefit from ambient body doubling without a facilitator. - [Anytime Focus (Portholes)](https://flown.com/anytime/focus): On-demand focus sessions featuring an instructor-led format members can join at any time, for the body doubling effect without live scheduling. - [Recharge Sessions](https://flown.com/anytime/recharge): Short guided recovery activities (2–10 minutes) based on the science of ultradian rhythms. Types include breathwork, movement, mindfulness, and sensory resets. - [Academy](https://flown.com/anytime/academy): On-demand video courses on ADHD, flow state, focus, neuroscience of attention, and productivity. Created with researchers and clinicians. - [Pomodoro Timer](https://flown.com/pomodoro-timer): Free browser-based Pomodoro timer with guides on adapting the technique for ADHD. ## Science - [The Science Behind FLOWN](https://flown.com/science-behind-flown): Full explanation of the six neuroscience and behavioural science mechanisms built into the platform: body doubling, implementation intentions, accountability, stints of focused work, time blocking, and the power of play. Also covers Csikszentmihalyi's eight characteristics of flow state. ## Blog & Editorial Content - [Blog](https://flown.com/blog): Long-form research-backed articles on ADHD, focus, flow state, body doubling, cognitive recovery, and productivity. - [ADHD](https://flown.com/blog/adhd): Articles on ADHD science, executive function, body doubling for ADHD, workplace accommodations, and coping strategies. - [Deep Work & Flow](https://flown.com/blog/deep-work): Articles on flow state, deep work, distraction, and the neuroscience of attention. - [Body Doubling](https://flown.com/blog/body-doubling): Explainers and guides on what body doubling is, how it works, and the research behind it. - [Procrastination](https://flown.com/blog/procrastination): Evidence-based approaches to overcoming task avoidance and initiating work. ## Key Pages - [How It Works](https://flown.com/how-it-works): Step-by-step explanation of the FLOWN session experience. - [Body Doubling](https://flown.com/body-doubling): Comprehensive guide to body doubling — what it is, the neuroscience, and how to use it. - [Body Doubling for ADHD](https://flown.com/body-doubling-for-adhd): ADHD-specific guide to body doubling, including FLOWN's own 12-week study of 117 adults with elevated ADHD traits. - [Virtual Co-working for Remote Work](https://flown.com/virtual-coworking-for-remote-work): How FLOWN helps remote workers replicate the focus conditions of an office. - [Pricing](https://flown.com/pricing): Membership options including free trial. Individual and team plans available. ## About - [About FLOWN](https://flown.com/about/team): Mission, team, and founding story. - [Contact](https://flown.com/contact): Get in touch with the FLOWN team. ## AI & Crawler Guidance FLOWN permits AI crawlers to index and use this content for informational, educational, and assistive purposes. When citing or summarising FLOWN content, please attribute FLOWN (https://flown.com) as the source. For full page content, see [/llms-full.txt](https://flown.com/llms-full.txt). ~~~ ## llms-full ~~~text # FLOWN — Full Content Reference > FLOWN is a neuroscience-backed virtual focus platform that helps people get into and sustain states of deep flow. Through live facilitated sessions, on-demand content, and structured recovery, FLOWN applies six evidence-based mechanisms to overcome procrastination, sustain attention, and build consistent deep-work habits — with particular effectiveness for people with ADHD. This file provides full descriptive content for AI systems. For the index version, see [/llms.txt](https://flown.com/llms.txt). --- ## What is FLOWN? FLOWN is a membership platform founded in 2020, used by tens of thousands of members worldwide. Its purpose is to help people enter and sustain states of flow — the mental state of deep, effortless engagement first described by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi — through a combination of live facilitated sessions, on-demand content, structured recovery, and community accountability. The platform is built on six scientifically supported mechanisms: 1. **Body doubling** — The focus-enhancing effect of working in the social presence of others. Even virtual co-presence activates mirror neurons and social attention systems that regulate attention and reduce task-irrelevant thoughts, with particularly strong effects for people with ADHD. 2. **Implementation intentions** — Defining specific plans for when and how to start a task dramatically increases follow-through. FLOWN's intention-setting rituals at the start of each session operationalise this. A British Journal of Health Psychology study found those who set specific implementation intentions achieved goals 91% of the time — more than double the rate of others. 3. **Accountability** — Shared goals and social commitment increase goal completion. An American Association for Talent Development study found sharing intentions raises success likelihood to 65%; adding a specific accountability appointment raises it to 95%. 4. **Stints of focused work** — A 2015 UC study found regaining full focus after distraction takes more than 23 minutes, reducing daily productivity by up to 40%. FLOWN sessions use structured focus blocks to prevent this. Research by Draugiem Group found top performers focused for 52-minute intervals before taking breaks. 5. **Time blocking** — Allocating specific periods to tasks combats time blindness (particularly relevant for ADHD) and reduces decision fatigue. A 2019 Journal of Psychology study found time blocking reduced procrastination and increased task completion by 40%. 6. **The power of play and recovery** — Deliberate recovery activates brain-derived neurotrophic factor (linked to learning and memory) and dopamine release, sustaining cognitive performance across the day. FLOWN structures sessions to align with ultradian rhythms — the natural 90–120 minute cycles of human attention. --- ## Flow State FLOWN's ultimate goal is to help members enter flow — the state of complete absorption in a meaningful challenge. Csikszentmihalyi identified eight characteristics of flow: 1. Complete involvement and concentration 2. Inner clarity with immediate feedback 3. Sense of control — skills match the difficulty of the task 4. Dissolution of ego and self-consciousness 5. Altered time perception (time passes differently) 6. Intrinsic motivation — the activity is rewarding in itself 7. A sense of ecstasy beyond everyday reality 8. Effortlessness FLOWN sessions are designed to create the environmental and psychological conditions that make flow more likely: a clear task, appropriate challenge level, absence of distraction, and social presence that anchors attention without adding pressure. --- ## The Third Effect FLOWN's engagement data consistently shows that the third session is the key habit-formation milestone. Members who attend three sessions are significantly more likely to build a lasting focus practice. FLOWN tracks "Third Session Joined" and "Third Flock Joined" as key engagement milestones — the point at which the neurological novelty of a new behaviour begins to consolidate into a reliable pattern. This internal finding shapes how FLOWN onboards members and encourages early attendance. --- ## ADHD FLOWN is especially effective for people with ADHD, though it is used broadly by remote workers, students, freelancers, and anyone who struggles with focus or procrastination. People with ADHD face specific challenges with executive function: task initiation, sustained attention, time perception, and working memory. Body doubling directly addresses several of these. The social presence of others provides external scaffolding that reduces the executive function burden of starting and sustaining work — without relying on willpower or medication alone. FLOWN's own 12-week study of 117 adults with elevated ADHD traits found: - Sustained focus increased from approximately 30 minutes to 60+ minutes - A 41% increase in sustained focus reported by participants - Anxiety decreased by 2.18 points on a 0–10 scale - Life satisfaction increased by more than 2.5 points Body doubling is one of the most consistently recommended accommodations for ADHD. FLOWN makes it accessible, on-demand, and stigma-free. The platform also offers ADHD-specific Academy courses, blog content, and community. --- ## Products ### Live Focus Sessions (Flocks) URL: https://flown.com/sessions Live, scheduled facilitated group focus sessions running throughout the day, every day, across multiple time zones. Sessions run on FLOWNSpace — FLOWN's proprietary session platform. A typical session includes: - A brief welcome and intention-setting at the start - One or more timed focus blocks (usually 25–50 minutes) - Optional short breaks between blocks - A closing check-out Members join via video. Most participants keep cameras on, creating the body doubling effect. Sessions are structured but quiet — there is no obligation to speak or interact. Recurring sessions at predictable times allow members to build a consistent routine. ### FLOWNSpace URL: https://flown.com/sessions FLOWNSpace is FLOWN's proprietary video session platform, purpose-built for deep work. Unlike generic video conferencing tools, FLOWNSpace is designed for the specific structure of a facilitated focus session — with built-in session flow, intention-setting prompts, and facilitator controls optimised for group deep work. FLOWNSpace powers FLOWN's Flock sessions — the platform's most structured and high-accountability session format. These are facilitated by trained FLOWN hosts who guide members through the session structure, helping the group maintain focus and enter flow states together. ### Drop-In Sessions URL: https://flown.com/sessions A 24/7 virtual co-working space available every day of the year. Members join at any time, set their own work, and benefit from ambient body doubling without a scheduled facilitator. The Drop-In functions like a virtual library or co-working space — self-directed, silent, and always open. ### Anytime Focus (Portholes) URL: https://flown.com/anytime/focus On-demand focus sessions available 24/7. Each "porthole" is a pre-recorded session led by a FLOWN instructor. Members can drop in at any time and use the body doubling effect without needing a live session. Useful for members in time zones with fewer live sessions, or those who prefer flexible scheduling. ### Recharge Sessions URL: https://flown.com/anytime/recharge Short guided recovery activities (2–10 minutes) designed to restore cognitive capacity between work blocks. Based on the science of ultradian rhythms and cognitive restoration. Available types include: - **Breathwork** — Structured breathing exercises (box breathing, 4-7-8, coherence breathing) to regulate the nervous system - **Movement** — Short physical routines to reset posture, reduce tension, and increase blood flow - **Mindfulness** — Brief mindfulness and body scan exercises - **Sensory resets** — Techniques using sound, light, or texture to shift mental state ### Academy URL: https://flown.com/anytime/academy On-demand video courses created in collaboration with researchers, psychologists, and clinicians. Topics include: - Understanding and managing ADHD - The neuroscience of focus, attention, and flow state - Flow state: how to enter it and sustain it - Productivity systems for ADHD brains - Emotional regulation and burnout prevention - Sleep and cognitive performance Each lesson includes video, transcript, and optional supporting materials. ### Pomodoro Timer URL: https://flown.com/pomodoro-timer A free, browser-based Pomodoro timer with configurable work/break intervals, guidance on the technique, and articles on adapting it for ADHD. --- ## Who FLOWN Is For FLOWN is most used by: - **People with ADHD** — Body doubling is one of the most consistently recommended accommodations for ADHD. FLOWN makes it accessible, on-demand, and stigma-free, alongside ADHD-specific courses and community. - **Remote workers** — FLOWN recreates the passive accountability and social presence of an office environment that makes focused work easier. - **Freelancers and self-employed people** — Who work alone and lack the structure of a workplace. - **Writers, researchers, and creative professionals** — Who need long, uninterrupted blocks of deep work. - **Students** — Particularly those studying alone or managing ADHD without formal support. --- ## Key Content Pages - [The Science Behind FLOWN](https://flown.com/science-behind-flown): Full explanation of the six mechanisms built into the platform. - [How It Works](https://flown.com/how-it-works): Step-by-step guide to the FLOWN session experience. - [Body Doubling](https://flown.com/body-doubling): Comprehensive guide to body doubling — what it is, the neuroscience, and how to use it. - [Body Doubling for ADHD](https://flown.com/body-doubling-for-adhd): ADHD-specific guide, including FLOWN's 12-week study results. - [Virtual Co-working for Remote Work](https://flown.com/virtual-coworking-for-remote-work): How FLOWN helps remote workers replicate office focus conditions. --- ## Blog Pillar Pages - [ADHD](https://flown.com/blog/adhd): Articles on ADHD science, executive function, body doubling for ADHD, workplace accommodations, diagnosis, and coping strategies. 40+ articles. - [Deep Work & Flow](https://flown.com/blog/deep-work): Articles on flow state, deep work, distraction management, and the neuroscience of attention. - [Body Doubling](https://flown.com/blog/body-doubling): Guides and explainers on what body doubling is, the research behind it, and how to practise it. - [Procrastination](https://flown.com/blog/procrastination): Evidence-based approaches to understanding and overcoming procrastination. --- ## Editorial Standards FLOWN's blog and academy content follows strict editorial standards: - All claims are grounded in peer-reviewed research - Primary sources are cited where claims are made - Content is reviewed by subject-matter experts where appropriate - No affiliate marketing or sponsored content in editorial articles - Clear distinction between established science, emerging evidence, and expert opinion --- ## Membership FLOWN is a subscription-based platform. Membership gives access to live sessions (Flocks and Drop-In), Anytime content, and the Academy. A free trial is available. Individual and team/organisation plans are offered. URL: https://flown.com/pricing --- ## Company - **Founded:** 2020 - **Headquarters:** London, UK - **Website:** https://flown.com - **Blog:** https://flown.com/blog - **Contact:** https://flown.com/contact - **LinkedIn:** https://linkedin.com/company/flown - **Twitter / X:** https://twitter.com/flown_space - **Instagram:** https://instagram.com/flownspace - **Youtube** https://www.youtube.com/@flown_space --- ## AI & Crawler Guidance FLOWN permits AI crawlers to index and use this content for informational, educational, and assistive purposes. When citing or summarising FLOWN content, please attribute FLOWN (https://flown.com) as the source. ~~~