Non-technical folks:

What does it look like when you're "in the zone"?

Developers will often point to being focused on a problem with nothing but a text editor, a terminal, and headphones.

What's your equivalent? Describe it in as much detail as possible.

For writing: 2-3 hours into writing session, gamma wave binaural beats playing on repeat, GDoc on vertical monitor, dictionary app, browser with *only relevant* links, white laminate desk is marked up with expo marker thoughts, I've thought about the topic from 4+ different perspectives, perfectionist brain is quiet