19 Mar 2009 by Nicky Hambleton-Jones
A spot of retail therapy can burn over 200 calories an hour (as if you needed an excuse) but make sure you get it right with Nicky Hambleton-Jones and her NHJ Style Team's top ten tips for productive shopping... Make a list of exactly what you're looking for and stick to it. Shops are designed to tempt you into buying what you don't need. Wear comfortable shoes, but if you're looking for....
5 Mar 2009 by Chantelle Znideric
Are you sick of the sight of your wardrobe? You know you have some beautiful clothes lurking in it somewhere but you only seem to wear a handful of outfits on a day-to-day basis – this usually equates to just 20% of the entire amount. Shocked? You should be. The good news is you are not alone so don’t get too hung up about it but a new year means a new you so why not start by de-cluttering....
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16 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Can working out in the morning burn more calories? I personally love working out in the morning, yes I know to some of you this may be madness but my reasons for choosing this time are because It really sets me up for the day after my morning workout I feel ready for anything!! By exercising in the morning it means it’s done. I’m not very good at waiting until the evening to workout....
15 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
A great way to get exercising if you dont like the gym or cant afford the time of going there is to workout at home. – You can have lots of fun making your own mini-obstacle courses. If it's a nice day you could do it outside using your garden or back yard for this. Use a bench for doing press ups and you could use either a bucket or plant pots to jump over. Be careful not to fall....
12 Feb 2009 by Julia McVey
Firstly, it is important to stress that coaching is not counselling, nor is it therapy. Coaching is about getting results. The results you want to achieve will be one of the key drivers in the selection of a coach. There are many coaches out there and they all have different core strengths and it is certainly not the case that one size fits all. Ask yourself this, if you wanted to decorate....
10 Feb 2009 by Jennifer Louden
Have you ever come home from a trip -- or several trips back to back-- and you're in the midst of a gynormous life change which caused you to break into heaving sobs in the middle of your new love's family reunion (although not in front of the actual family) and you are in must-hold-hands-or-otherwise-always-be-touching love and you keep pinching yourself because you can't believe you found....
9 Feb 2009 by Peta Heskell
Attractive communicators know that when people feel comfortable, they’re much more open to suggestion. Here are a few hints on how to make people feel relaxed. Make Them Feel at Home Pick the right place to talk. You might be happy to discuss personal stuff in the coffee room, but not everyone is. If you are about to communicate sensitive information, reprimand someone or ask them personal....
7 Feb 2009 by Ali Campbell
Ok I’ll confess I pinched that line from a song – It’s a band called Linkin Park if you’re interested. But I think it’s brilliant and exactly how lots of us are in the world… The veneer that the outside world sees is very different from the real you on the inside. It’s often this imbalance that causes us more pain in the long run. How many times have you had a crap day at work,....
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5 Feb 2009 by Nicky Hambleton-Jones
Putting on make-up can seem like a chore – especially if you’ve been using the same old products for years. So, why not have a make-up MOT and throw away all those half-used pots and out-of-date products? Buy yourself a funky new make-up bag and treat yourself to some different brands and you will be well on your way to updating your youthful image. Why not book a session with an NHJ....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Ladies – no matter how hard you try, it just might not be possible to look like your favourite celeb. The reason for this is that we all have different body shapes. The key is to make the most of your shape and choosing the right exercise programme depending on your shape. Women’s body shapes tend to fall into the following categories: To help you decide which body type you are closest to,....
3 Feb 2009 by Kerry Hales
This is the one thing, when properly implemented, that has the potential to change your life for the better each and every day. It is simple, simple, simple and yet so impactful. Are you ready for some easy win changes? Here is an easy way for you to understand how easily you can be impacted by someone else – with or without your permission. I’m sure you have been to a fabulous party....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
To lose weight and tone up an exercise routine as well as a healthy balanced diet is needed, in the long run one won't work without the other. If you get the bus to work, get off a stop early and walk the rest for a little extra exercise Try not to exercise too late in the evening as you may find it hard to get to sleep. Just because your exercising dont think its an excuse to eat unhealthy....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
There is one really easy way to burn some extra calories and I promise you will have fun doing it. Incorporate a Swiss Ball into your workouts, they are very cheap to buy and you will be working all your core muscles when using one (and that means burning more calories!!). You can create a whole body workout with a swiss ball in your own home. Start with some of the basic exercises and when....
2 Feb 2009 by Julia McVey
Last week I heard a story about a young lad who came home from school in floods of tears. His mum asked him what was wrong and he said he had bad memories. His teacher had been talking about health and specifically how important it was to have a healthy heart. The boy was 10 years old with a congenital heart disorder which had meant many spells in hospital and major surgery. He is now very....
29 Jan 2009 by Peta Heskell
Communication is like a game of chess – you have to be aware of the potential moves and the effect they can have not just on the moment, but on the entire game. Each move you make will influence the move the other person makes and vice versa. If you make the first move, you are showing them the way and opening the channels. The opening moves of any communication are vital. Get them right and....