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

 
 

SHOWNOTES: 

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

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