When I was at school I used to run 800 metres and cross country, and enjoyed playing hockey and netball. When I was in my twenties I walked miles to and from work (sadly in court shoes which require them … Continue reading →
The aggregation of marginal gains It’s so easy to overestimate the importance of one defining moment and underestimate the value of making better decisions on a daily basis. Almost every habit that you have — good or bad — … Continue reading →
Eating ice cream – can it be good for the whole of you, not just the taste and sensory delight of the moment? I’m talking about nutritious movements and how we can make choices whilst we eat. This is a … Continue reading →
I’ve just had a few days camping and walking in the hills. These days I don’t wear heavy hiking boots, just a waterproof, thermally insulated, light trainer. These are Vivobarefoot shoes and are ideal for me as they let me … Continue reading →
Yesterday I went to a school concert where children aged 7-11 were playing in an orchestra, singing in the choir and playing in groups with other instrumentalists. I was delighted to watch them enjoying themselves, getting up there on stage, … Continue reading →
I made a commitment to myself that I would try and write a blog a day for the month of May. Yesterday it didn’t happen. I was preparing to go away for the night, then went out to work, got … Continue reading →
Do you ever have those conversations with yourself when you are saying “I don’t want to do this”…. washing up / commute to work / paperwork and yet you are doing it? Yes you are actually doing it. Your hands … Continue reading →
Today I had the great good pleasure to share work with three local teachers. I phoned around many teachers this time last year to connect, say Hello, share where I’m at with my business and hear how they are doing. … Continue reading →
There are many ways of answering this question, and this partly depends on who is asking you. I’m not trying to evade the answer, see below for a few possible conversations and answers. Example One – the utility database caller … Continue reading →
In our brain are many possibilities – some are binary, yes/no and on/off. When we are wanting to change something, like a habit or a pattern of behaviour, we need effective access to this binary system. When you want to … Continue reading →