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3 Science-Based Mind Hacks to Get Into Flow

Success

The best definition I’ve ever heard for this psychological event is this: “[Flow is] an optimal state of consciousness where we feel our best and perform our best.”. Using a basis of Csikszentmihalyi’s work, Steven Kotler determined what prompted a state of flow , including these three critical “flow triggers”: Trigger 1: Clear goals.

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For Jamie Kern Lima, Unlocking Success Starts with Embracing Self-Worth

Success

Jamie Kern Lima’s journey to success In 2016, Lima made headlines when she sold IT Cosmetics to L’Oréal for a staggering $1.2 Her success went beyond financial achievements; it was a validation of her belief that every woman deserves to feel beautiful and confident.

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The Negative Side of Positive Thinking

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So what’s a wise approach for embracing the whole self while still moving toward goals with kindness, compassion and responsibility? This is definitely a myth about well-being science. The happiness that she and her positive psychology colleagues promote as a goal is not only about sunshine and cookies. Stop tallying.

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How to Understand People’s Personality Types

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Understanding people’s personality types can also help us achieve success in our pursuits, whether we’re attempting to get our kids to pick up their toys or motivating a sales team to reach a lofty goal. Ultimately, the path to self-awareness remains the goal. “So Do not mistake confidence and speed for competence.

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How To Be More Creative (And More Productive)

Productivityist

It’s quite simple: I prioritize practicing creativity (it is, after all, one of my themes for 2016). Remember Einstein’s definition of insanity? It will give you a surge of confidence to see your projects through – from their preliminary stages through development and to completion. Start small, gain confidence, and build up.

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How To Be More Creative (And More Productive)

Productivityist

It’s quite simple: I prioritize practicing creativity (it is, after all, one of my themes for 2016). Remember Einstein’s definition of insanity? It will give you a surge of confidence to see your projects through – from their preliminary stages through development and to completion. Start small, gain confidence, and build up.