Master Deep Work in a Distracted World

Achieve the sustained focus championed by Cal Newport—join guided deep work sessions that help you block out distractions and produce at your highest level

"Combining the freedom of remote work with the extra focus that comes with someone else working nearby"

• New York Times

What is Deep Work and why is it an essential skill?

"Spend enough time in a state of frenetic shallowness and you permanently reduce your capacity to perform deep work." - Cal Newport in Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

Deep Work is a state of distraction-free concentration that pushes your cognitive capabilities to their limit. It's the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task - the kind of work that creates new value, improves your skills, and is hard to replicate.

In this hyper-connected world, the ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare yet increasingly valuable. With everything engineered to steal your attention, Flow Club helps you fight back by combining focused time blocks with gentle accountability, creating the perfect conditions for reaching that coveted state of deep concentration.

Our Members

1,200+

Hosts

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Supporting Neurodivergence

94%

Report feeling supported in their productivity journey

Julie A.

University Professor

Friendly accountability and body doubling turned out to be the two key things I needed to effectively manage my ADHD. Flow Club provides both of those.

Ximena V.

Graduate student

Just having someone "next" to me doing their own thing is enough for me to focus. How body-doubling works is a mystery to me, but I've achieved more in the few months I've been with Flow Club than I have in years.

Bianca W.

Financial Analyst

As a chronic procrastinator who gets overwhelmed easily, I LOVE Flow Club. It’s the only thing that will have me not only start on tasks, but finish them.

Alex S.

Poet and Writer

Flow Club somehow brings the same support into my apartment as would a trusted friend — while simultaneously giving me the freedom to interact as much or as little as I am up to on a given day. Magic!

Rana K.

Designer

Before joining, I felt lost and alone in my struggles. But through Flow Club, I have been able to connect with a community of people who understand my experiences and provide valuable support and resources.

Lesly Q.

Writer, Learner, and Side Hustler

As someone with ADHD, I work best when I’m around noise and people. Flow Club provides me with the feeling of social stimulation while I work.

Erin R.

Freelance Writer

Sessions help me stay focused and productive by providing accountability, shared energy, and support.

Anonymous Member

Flow Club gave me a self-esteem boost that showed I wasn't a time-wasting space cadet with my head in the clouds.

Janel K.

Business Development

I like that the interpersonal interactions are low-stakes and minimal - you don't have to talk or be on camera if you don't want to be.

Bethani L.

Customer Educator, Tech

‍ My fellow Flow Clubbers keep me accountable to my goals, and they also encourage me to take breaks and practice self-care. There are so many other ADHDers in Flow Club, and I feel like I've really found my people. I've haven't met anyone from Flow Club IRL, but we still laugh, cry, work, and celebrate together. It's just a magical, supportive place.

Samantha G.

Founder

Flow Club has been amazing for my ADHD. The body doubling concept really does work.

How Flow Club Works

Debrief & Celebrate

Your session host will check in with you and bring the positive vibes. Not everyone hits their goals, but everyone made progress. We celebrate that.

Start doing

When the timer begins, the host will play focus-inducing music while everyone begins the muted, deep work segment. The music is optional, but doing your best to knock out the task at hand is not.

Share your goals

The simple act of sharing what you're going to do with someone else sets up external accountability and increases the likelihood that you'll get it done.

Show up

Willpower is overrated. Instead, draft off the energy of other people who also care deeply about their work.

Book a session

Research shows that you are more likely to achieve your goals when you pre-commit to it.

Wait - Why On Earth Are We Co-Working With Strangers On The Internet?

We know it's weird, but we designed Flow Club to fight distractions so we can get productivity and flow.

Accountability

Sometimes you need that extra boost to start (or finish) a project. By speaking your goal in front of others, you are much more likely to do what you intend.

Flow On Demand

The formula for flow state is motivation, skill, and positive feedback. We've created our sessions to deliver these elements so you can feel productive and happy.

Turn it off

The better you work, the better you rest. Our hope is that our sessions help you focus and accomplish more, so you can rest and focus on the other things in your life that matter.

"I came for the productivity. What I found was a community."

Our members

On Flow Club, we are professional, supportive, and without judgment.

Our structure

Session agendas keep the session organized.

See everyone else's tasks.

With visibility of the timer and one another, people find that they can magically get much of their work done.

For people at companies of 1 to 100,000

Try A New Way To Finish Work

Flow Club combines popular methods that are shown to help with focus and boost productivity, so you can spend less time working, and more time doing what you love.

The primary concept is called body doubling. What is body doubling?

Body Doubling

Co-action & positive social pressure increase task adherence & motivation

Distractability Delay

Distraction-free zones to delay impulsive attention shifts, sustaining your focus

Music Stimulation

Binaural, lo-fi, or more—the right arousal levels for peak functioning

Activity Scheduling

Structured time blocking improves task initiation & override decision fatigue

Dopaminergic Design

Motivating environment triggers dopamine release, boosting task engagement

Pomodoro Technique

Interval work combats time blindness & prevent misdirected hyperfocus

Supportive Community

Social belonging activates intrinsic motivation, reinforcing goal commitment

We're Sure You Have Questions

What is Flow State?

Flow, as defined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, a Professor of Psychology at Claremont Graduate University, is “a state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter.” This heightened state of focus and productivity often distorts our perception of time, diminishes anxiety and ego, and fosters a sense of effortless action. It's similar to what we frequently describe as being "in the zone," characterized by a deep sense of immersion and peak performance.

This concept of "flow" was first introduced to the broader scientific community by Csikszentmihalyi in 1990 through his seminal work, "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience". In this publication, he articulated the essence of being in flow and its significant benefits. Not only does it boost productivity, but it also increases life satisfaction and promotes better mental wellbeing.

How do I get in the flow?

While flow is a highly personal and subjective experience, researchers have identified conditions that can facilitate this positive state of being:

• Challenge-Skill Balance: Choose activities that are just challenging enough for your skill level. Progress to bigger challenges as your skills expand.

• Clear, Attainable Goals: Have a clear understanding of what you need to accomplish. If your tasks seem too vague, refine them until they become more specific.

• Unambiguous Feedback: You should know how well you’re doing as you’re doing it. Set smaller milestones to help you gauge progress along the way.

• Time-based Goals: When breaking down tasks or clarifying them proves difficult, use time-based goals rather than outcome-based goals.

• Follow Your Energy Level: Pay attention to how your energy fluctuates throughout the day.

• Designate Time: Schedule time to be in flow to block it out for yourself.

• Eliminate Distraction: Before you start, eliminate any potential distractions.

• Bring Intention: Bring a heightened level of intention and determination.

• Bring Personal Triggers: Recognize and leverage personal triggers that help you enter the zone.

• Be In a Flow-Inducing Environment (eg Flow Club): Flow Club is a virtual environment designed to facilitate flow state that you can access any time, from anywhere.

What are the benefits of Flow Club?

Flow Club creates the conditions to help facilitate flow state. It's ultimately about improving mental fitness, feeling fulfilled at work and finding more time for life. The specific benefits you will experience include but are not limited to:

• Sharpened focus

• Minimized distractions

• Manage symptoms of ADHD

• Heightened intentionality and awareness of your work

• Motivation on demand

• More time for deep work, side pursuits, and life

• Increased confidence through a sense of agency

• Clearer delineation between work and rest

• More restorative rest

• Inspired company of peers and hosts

• Lower stress and anxiety

• More creativity

How do you know that your method works?

Flow Club’s method is based on the popular Pomodoro Technique, which millions of workers around the world practice on a daily basis. The Pomodoro Technique helps people overcome discomfort by working in small time increments of 25 minutes, followed by a 5-minute break. In Flow Club, the most popular length of session is 50 minutes.

Who are the hosts?

Our hosts are volunteers from the community. You can think of them as your primary accountability partner. Hosts help lead and give each session structure. They check in with you on your progress and bring their music and positivity to help propel you forward.

Do I have to keep video on?

As much as you can. Of course, if you need to turn off the camera, that’s okay. As a community, we keep our videos on to create an energetic virtual environment for each other.

How much talking is required?

Not much at all because we gather to focus on getting stuff done. We share our goals and progress with each other to keep each other accountable.

How strict are your sessions’ rules?

To get the most out of a session, we recommend joining for the check-in at the beginning. Most people tend to stay for the entire duration and keep their video on.

I'm already productive working solo. How will Flow Club challenge me?

In Flow Club you are still working solo. What Flow Club adds is a layer of structure and external accountability to help you push yourself a little harder.

How is it possible that strangers keep me accountable?

To be clear, it’s still you who is keeping yourself accountable! There’s just no way around that. 🙂

How should I prepare for Flow Club sessions?

Take a moment to think about what you need to do and then figure out the smallest first step you can take. Book a Flow Club to set aside time to work on it, and join the session with the intention of getting it done.

How is this different from video chat with friends?

Flow Club is a live, structured experience with specific choreography that is easy to participate and host in.

How much is Flow Club?

Flow Club is $40/mo or $400/year. We have 50% discounts for students and non-profits, and for hosting a qualified number of sessions.

Can I get my company to pay for Flow Club?

Yes, Flow Club usually fits under a co-working or wellness stipend.