18 Sep 2010 by Angela Butler
Are you already dreading the fact that the festive season is approaching rapidly? Walking into shops the other day and reeling in horror at the sight of Christmas cards, chocolates, food, even mince pies, and turkey (oh yes, it's true, in September!),I found myself suddenly becoming rather excited at the prospect of two things: Stocking up on boxes of chocolate, telling myself that I am....
30 Nov 2009 by Sarah Collier
‘To be or not to be.. The rabbit caught in the headlights’ Sarah Collier November 2009 “I have been there, I have looked over the edge, and I have returned” Sir Laurence Olivier wrote these words in his autobiography about how he coped with his stage fright. Many actors, singers and performers have experienced anxiety or stage fright at one point in their career. ....
10 Jun 2009 by Danielle Collins
We all know stress can have devastating effects on our body. However, have you ever thought how stress may be affecting your face? On an internal level, stress can affect the natural production of the plumping agents collagen and elastin in the face. Stress can also be a contributor to dehydration, poor circulation and the ability to remove toxins from the skin. However, research shows that....
2 Apr 2009 by Carole McAlister
Diabetes affects more than 2 million people in the UK. Type 2 diabetes accounts for over 90% of cases. The numbers affected are only going to increase. One of the main concerns about developing diabetes is that you are likely to have a shortened life expectancy by as much as 5-10 years, mainly due to cardiovascular disease (heart attacks, strokes). Other complications of diabetes are eye....
19 Mar 2009 by Chantelle Znideric
There are a million and one things to think about when planning for your big day but the most exciting, and of course the most important is finding the perfect wedding dress! Whether your wedding is 6 months away or even if you’ve just set the date for two years time, there’s no time like the present to start planning your fabulous look for the big day. Before you know it the....
9 Mar 2009 by Nicky Hambleton-Jones
With greater self-knowledge, better skincare, regular exercise and a balanced diet; there’s no reason why women shouldn’t remain healthy and look stunning and sexy as they grow older. Celebrities such as Helen Mirren, Susan Sarandon and Felicity Kendal are just a few famous examples of how to age well. A regular overhaul of wardrobe, hairstyle and colour and make-up will make....
25 Feb 2009 by Ali Campbell
As we flew low over the Scottish highlands, our little plane being buffeted by the wind and thermal air currents, I couldn’t help but wonder if this was what some people felt like in their lives… Continually being blown off course and fighting to make any progress in the right direction. This flight was the culmination of a period of great flux and change in my own life and a scenic flight....
24 Feb 2009 by Peta Heskell
Values We all have things that are important to us. To a very religious person it might be very important that they marry into their faith. To someone who has been ‘cheated on’ it might be very important to know that their next partner is into monogamy. I surveyed couples who have been together for over ten years and consider themselves happy. By far the most dominant reason they gave....
20 Feb 2009 by Peta Heskell
"Sticks and Stones may hurt my bones but words will do no harm." Balderdash! Words are infinitely more powerful than sticks and stones. You can use words to hurt or you can use them to heal Words are neurotransmitters which generate very powerful reactions and sometimes long term affect in the people at whom they are directed. And when we learn to use words with exquisite....
19 Feb 2009 by Peta Heskell
Give 100 Per Cent Attention One of the biggest challenges for most of us is to give someone 100 per cent attention. Outwardly we may appear to be listening to them, but inside we may be mind reading, jumping to conclusions, rehearsing what to say, filtering, judging or daydreaming . If not reined in, our minds will board any passing express train of thought. Our thoughts will distract us,....
19 Feb 2009 by Ali Campbell
When I first studied NLP I mistakenly thought that having control of my mind meant I could immunise myself from life. If something bad happened I’d just make it so that it didn’t matter and I hadn’t really wanted it anyway. A bit like the guy running for the train just as the doors close only to do that funny little dance as if to say “just out for a morning jog, what train? Oh that....
19 Feb 2009 by Peta Heskell
We all have different strategies for doing things. Being aware of someone’s strategies means that you are prepared for how they might react to things and you understand why they react the way they do. It also means that you can use these strategies to communicate more harmoniously. Meanwhile, here’s some ways people have of behaving that you might notice now that you’re aware of....
18 Feb 2009 by Ali Campbell
Now let me explain that statement. If you see the world as a friendly place, you'll tend to notice the ways in which things work out for the best. Because you're looking for 'friendly' things to happen, you're that much more likely to find them. At times, you may even create them with your intention and actions. This ‘Law of Attraction’ has been known for centuries. What you believe and....
16 Feb 2009 by Ali Campbell
(Written last summer) It was the longest day of the year yesterday and boy it felt like it! I spent the day painting my house; someone (who shall remain nameless) said it would be quite therapeutic. It’s not! Well not for me anyway, but it did get me thinking about how we all gloss over irritations in our lives (sorry I know that was terrible but it really was a long day). Research has....
13 Feb 2009 by Chantelle Znideric
Find a wedding dress that suits your body shape The most exciting and of course the most important item on your shopping list before your special day is finding your perfect wedding dress. With so much choice out there the task is indeed a daunting affair so don’t be fazed by all the different styles and never become dazed by what the shop assistants tell you. The secret to feeling....