The Science of Flow - How To Find Your Personal Excellence Formula {Featuring Helen Henley}

In this episode of the Whiskey and Work Podcast, Kelsey sits down with mindset coach, Helen Henley. They discuss Helen's expertise in flow and productivity, define flow as a state where full attention is on a task, mental load decreases, and one is challenged and present, as well as the misconception that flow requires a high level of challenge. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes! 

What we’re talking about…

• Helen's background and her journey into coaching

• Helen’s scholarship and coaching experience

• Emphasize Helen's expertise in flow and productivity

• Define flow as a state where full attention is on a task, mental load decreases, and one is challenged and present

• Mihai Csikszentmihalyi's definition of flow

• Discuss the misconception that flow requires a high level of challenge

• The importance of finding the right level of challenge for flow

• Explain how the challenge can be relative to individual skills

• Explore ways to hack flow by finding motivation

• Share the idea of recording audio notes for specific people as a motivator

• Mention the importance of identifying what truly motivates you

• Introduce the concept of an autotelic personality

• How identifying your autotelic motivations can help you get into a flow state

• Discuss the significance of aligning your flow with your motivations

• The surprising statistic that a 4% challenge is ideal for entering a flow state

• How the 4% challenge can be relative and evolve over time

• Highlight the need to identify your personal 4% challenge

• To learn more or connect with Kelsey, visit the links below! 

A {free} Tool or Two! 

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• How To Plan Your Business

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• The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income

 

Links Mentioned

 

Kelsey Murphy’s Website 

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