--- > Flow is often achieved when a person feels focused and fulfilled with their work, and is a positive predictor of developer satisfaction and productivity. - [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01h209ahrwv7z5661gmpjs7a59) --- > Researchers also identified three practices for facilitating flow: 1) schedule management, or preventing dispersed meetings, 2) goal setting so engineers are working on tasks that feel fulfilling, and 3) giving time to “get into flow,” including setting up the workspace, playing music, etc. - [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01h209f7tb1an5583n5bjn9nza) --- > The data from the logs-based focus time metric was then analyzed using an agreement-based approach with the data from the diary study. **The results showed high agreement between focus time and self-reported flow or focus.** - [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01h209ggwv6xe3hnefabzqzsvc) ---