Suddenly noticing strange, new shapes through the stark winter branches of the trees and metal fence, I stopped, confused. Had I been so unconscious of my walk that I’d taken the wrong path? I was hiking one of usual “daily doses of green” so I could easily be on automatic. […]
Happy New Year! Whilst 2021 may not have begun with the social freedom that we were hoping for, I hope that despite the ongoing challenges, you are optimistic for the year ahead. We can only control what is within our personal sphere, so to give yourself the best chance for […]
People shown pictures of mince pies and other traditional festive icons enjoy feelings of Christmas cheer, reflected in specific regions of the brain. Or do they? Whether you experience positive and joyful emotions during December or spread feelings of Bah-Humbug! reflects ALL of your past experiences of the season. Many […]
Your body never lies; however, this is not always true. There are instances where it does give erroneous messages to the brain, which consequently cause you to stop an activity, when you could keep going, if you wanted to. The key part here is desire. No, not that kind of […]
The bell for the last lap of the 2020 marathon has just sounded and Quarter 4 has begun! What are your thoughts about this? Is it something like “I just want this year to be over. I cannot wait until 2021 is here and can start afresh” or “There’s 12 […]
Sometimes it is the tried and tested reliable formula that guarantees goal achievement. Planning ahead and taking habitual action so that you exceed your weekly and monthly targets exemplifies this brilliantly. You may believe, like me, that your level of competence at advance preparation, is entirely task dependent, or that […]
