Why You Need Flow in Your Life, According to Psychology

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 11, 2018 | inspiration

Have you ever paused to reflect on where happiness comes from? What causes it? You may be surprised to hear the answer: “flow”. As defined by Hungarian-American psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, flow is: “A state in which people are so involved in an activity that...

This Good Trait can Harm You, According to Psychology

by Elle Kaplan | Apr 26, 2018 | Goal-setting, inspiration, Investing, Success

There are tons of lists all over the internet that will tell you which good trait to hone, which are best for you, and which you should cut out of your life altogether. While this is great for self-improvement, you may not realize that an overabundance of one trait...

3 Creativity Hacks That Will Boost Your Success Today

by Elle Kaplan | Oct 11, 2017 | inspiration

Take if from the CEO of a wealth management firm — the ability to think outside the box helps in even the most seemingly constrained and concrete fields. It’s no small surprise that 60% of CEOs list creativity as one of the most valuable skills for employees to...

4 Surprising Signs You’re Successful

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 27, 2016 | inspiration

Even the best of us can fall prey to impostor syndrome from time to time. When times get tough, we begin to doubt those fantastic skills and abilities that took us so far already, and replace them with fear and a lack of confidence. That’s why it can be...

4 Confidence-Boosting Morning Routines

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 17, 2016 | inspiration

Exceptionally confident people weren’t born that way–they got there by making it a habit and flexing their confidence muscles daily. The ultra-confident know that just like when you skip your breakfast, you won’t get very far without your daily dose...

3 Things That Positive Entrepreneurs Never Do

by Elle Kaplan | Apr 5, 2016 | inspiration

As much as I enjoy being an entrepreneur, I’ll admit that it can be a tough gig sometimes. I’ve encountered those moments – and I’m sure you have too – where it can be hard to keep a smile and plenty seems to be going wrong. However, people with a positive mindset are...