When did you last train your brain? Last night? Last month? Never? We all know that staying physically fit requires regular exercise and healthy eating. We may not all comply with the advice, but at least we know and understand it. But what about mental fitness? Just like your body, your brain needs training to stay strong, sharp, and adaptable. Brain training isn’t just for students or scientists – everyone can benefit from it, no matter their age or background. And that means YOU! When you actively train your brain, you improve your focus, boost your creativity, and build resilience […]
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Book Review Of Jonathan Livingston Seagull
If there was one book that inspired my search for spiritual truth as a teenager, it was this book. I wasn’t alone as it topped the New York Times bestseller list for the best part of two years. It also inspired a generation to seek answers beyond those that we had been fed by the institutions and society for years. You can read the book in a couple of hours and you will never view seagulls at the seaside in the same way; if you’re like me, you can sit there for hours, watching for the one enlightened bird that […]
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How To Recognise And Overcome Unconscious Bias
Most of us like to think of ourselves as fair, open-minded people who are not prejudiced or discriminatory in any way. But the truth is, we all carry hidden prejudices – unconscious biases that subtly shape the way we see and interact with the world. These biases are not a reflection of bad intentions but rather a product of our upbringing, experiences, and the cultural norms we have been exposed to over time. However, it may now be time to overcome unconscious bias. If you’re committed to self-improvement and personal growth, recognising and addressing these biases is a powerful way […]
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How To Celebrate International Women’s Day 2025
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day that everyone in the world can celebrate, whether you are a woman or not. It’s marked on March 8th each year and is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and recognise the many achievements of women across the world. It’s also a call to action in the fight for gender equality. This year’s theme is “Accelerate Action”, emphasising the need for swift and decisive steps to achieve gender parity. But it’s not all about the gender pay gap that we in the West often equate with women’s rights. It’s hard to believe but in […]
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Stop Trying To Be Perfect – Focus On Improving!
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above questions, then chances are, you are doing what most people on the planet do. This is to hold themselves back because they are afraid of not being ‘perfect’, forgetting that perfection doesn’t really exist. The real work is in the journey we take to improve ourselves, and that’s where the rewards lie too, not really in the outcome. The reason this is true is that once we arrive at what we might mistakenly call ‘perfection’, we quickly find that this new state is not enough and give ourselves new goals and […]
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What Are The Languages Of Love Beyond Chapman’s 5 Love Languages?
Love is one of the most profound forces in our lives and I would say that it is the underlying make-up of the universe itself. Love is transformative, and healing, and can range from being deeply personal to a love that encompasses all things. While we all experience love in some form or another, how we give and receive it can vary greatly between couples, individuals and even parents and children. Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts, published in 1992, provided a framework to help people understand how love is expressed. It aimed to […]
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The NLP Model Of The World
Have you ever wondered why people see the same situation in completely different ways? Why one person might feel excited about an opportunity, while another feels overwhelmed? The answer lies in the way that we perceive things around us. This can be explained by a concept known as the “NLP Model of the World.” This powerful concept helps us understand how we each interpret reality in our own unique way. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a psychological approach that explores the connection between neurological processes, language, and behavioural patterns learned through experience. It provides techniques to help people reprogram their thoughts […]
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Benefits Of Reducing Stress: Healing Body, Mind, And Soul
Stress is a natural response to challenging situations and we have been living with stress since we first learned to walk! Our bodies need a certain level of stress to protect us in challenging situations. They react to stress by releasing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which prepare us to face a threat. This is often termed the “fight, flight or freeze” response and is crucial for survival to get us out of those sticky situations. However, if our stress levels are too high for too long, then this response can have a detrimental effect and can become harmful […]
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Style Inspirations For Women: 12 Ways To Update Your Look
As people age, whether transitioning from your teens to your 20s, or your 40s to your 50s, your personal style will evolve, and so should your wardrobe. Updating your clothes and accessories is an exciting opportunity to embrace new trends and update your look to reflect the woman you have now become. However, it’s also important to stay true to your authentic self, so that you remain confident and empowered by the clothes you wear and the signals you give off. But that doesn’t mean sticking to the faithful old favourites. Quite the opposite and in this article on style […]
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Book Review Of “Proof Of Life After Life: 7 Reasons To Believe There Is An Afterlife”
Have you ever wondered what happens when we die? If you haven’t, then you would be in a very small minority of people on the planet who have not pondered this most profound question. Maybe you are the only one! I know that from an early age, I have certainly wondered what happens when the physical body dies. And in my search for spiritual truth, I believe that I have an answer that resonates with me, and everything I am. Dr Raymond Moody and Paul Perry have recently published a book entitled “Proof of Life After Life”, which I was […]
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