Abraham Maslow was a psychologist that developed a theory known as the Maslow Hierarchy of Needs(see image to right). This theory describes what people must have in order to live a fulfilling life. At the very lowest level of his hierarchy are the very basic physiological needs of food, water, shelter, sex etc. Without first [...]

Do you love your job? Really, really love your job? Is it because you make a ton of money? Or, is it because you actually love doing your job? Most people will agree that the key to living a fulfilled life is finding something that you love doing just for the [...]

Since first reading the masterpiece on optimal psychology, Flow, I have been looking for ways to enter into this state && sustain it. Simplicity && minimalism have been huge keys in this process :: by eliminating excess, the essential is able to speak. By streamlining your life, you allow yourself to be a clearer conduit [...]

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is the pioneering individual behind the psychological concept of “flow” or “optimal experience.”  I’ve been meaning to write a review of his book, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, for several weeks. Yet, I just can’t seem to figure out how to go about doing so.  This book is so filled with information [...]