In 1954 Roger Bannister ran a mile in under four minutes. Until that point, it was an accomplishment no athlete had ever thought possible. The following year over 100 people ran the mile in under four minutes. The barrier in runners’ minds had suddenly evaporated and the realms of what they now thought possible had been stretched. This Bannister Effect is evident and holds good for all areas of our lives, not just in sports. (more…)

I can’t promise you a squeaky, clean conscience but if you want to de-clutter your mind, here are some tips to help you gain access to the crooks and crannies of your subconscious. (more…)

Are you SAD? No, I’m not referring to the sense of being uncool or grumpy, although you may be that too. I’m referring to your ability to fair well during the autumn and winter months.

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With the first calendar event of spring just around the corner, Mother’s Day, many of us will be thinking of ways to thank our mothers. Our mothers gave birth to us, raised us and instilled us with all her virtues and values. As a child, we inherited a lot of her qualities and have so much to be grateful for- and not! (more…)

At this time of year many of us are thinking about or have already set New Year’s resolutions. Goal setting can be a great way to keep the mind focused about what is most important over the next year. There are many ideas and theories about goal setting, but how do we stick to our New Year’s resolutions? (more…)

Wondering how you’re going to survive the holiday party season? Christmas is a time for indulgence, relaxing, and celebrating – we all need a bit of time off over the holidays. Here are our 6 top tips to help deal with the Festive Season temptations…

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