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!  Did someone say free? Yup that’s right. Kelsey’s here to help with a few free tools to help launch your business and creative ideas! Click the links to start your journey.  How To Plan Your Business The Coaches Pricing Calculator  The Coaches Workshop: A “Framework” fFor How To Be An Exceptional Coach & Create Consistent Monthly Income   Links Mentioned   Kelsey Murphy’s Website  Kelsey Murphy’s Instagram