How can lockdown be so tiring? Fatigue can have both physical and non-physical consequences. Following a competition we expect to be tired and know we need a rest- even if we don’t always take one. After exams or a long period of study, we treat ourselves to a...
When motivation is high, taking action can be easy. Whether you want to lose weight, reduce your stress levels or learn a new skill, getting started is less of a problem for most people. Our body and mind provide us with notifications when we reach our heaviest...
I want to express my gratitude to you. Those who know me, know how much I struggle with writing, spelling and grammar. It doesn’t come easy to me and I’ve found it hard to stay commited to doing it. Creating a writing habit was one of my goals this year...
Do you get to nearly and stop too early? Do you ever learn a skill in preparation for a competition, then afterwards, ‘forget” how to do it? Maybe you got your first muscle up or handstand walk, then stopped practicing and ceased being able to do it. Maybe you are...
This post was inspired by my lovely writer friend, Clare Potter, who called me up to say how much she had enjoyed reading my posts. I confided that I didn’t feel very inspirational that day, I felt like an imposter. I’d been grappling with negativity that afternoon....
How do we learn and how do we change? All of your experiences have shaped your brain to have a preference for different habits and behaviours. You run many of these habits regardless of whether they are still relevant or necessary. Think about something you’ve...
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