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What is Mental Skills Training? #training mindset Feb 22, 2016

Mental skills training is systematic training of the mind to enhance sporting performance. Mental skills are a key factor in achieving sporting success. Athletes who practice mental skills as part...

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5 Paleo Lunches On The Go nutrition paleo Feb 15, 2016

Jar of Salad (Serves 1)

Ingredients 

6 lettuce leaves, chopped

1 carrot, grated

1/2 Lebanese cucumber, sliced

1 tomato, diced

1/2 avocado, mashed

100g roast chicken

 

Instructions

  • Chop...
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The 12 Health Benefits of Coconut Oil health nutrition Feb 08, 2016

Coconut oil is getting a good wrap at the moment but it’s nothing new. Coconut oil has been used since ancient times. From cleaning teeth to aiding digestion, people for millennia have been...

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Why Do Humans Crave Routine? psychology Feb 01, 2016

Ask anyone what they’re looking forward to at the end of a long break or holiday. I bet they say they’re most looking forward to getting back into a routine. But why is that? Why do...

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How to Rewire Your Memories for Success psychology Jan 25, 2016

Imagine if you could rewire your memories for success. Well, it turns out you can. Research from New York University demonstrates how the brain retrieves memories. It could be the most important...

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What Does Sugar Do To Your Body? nutrition Jan 18, 2016

In the 1970’s, there was a fierce debate about whether sugar or fat was responsible for the growing problem with obesity and related lifestyle disorders. John Yudkin, a British professor,...

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Your First Step for the 10 Most Common New Year’s Resolutions. new years resolutions Jan 04, 2016

So you’ve just made a new year’s resolution? Well done and congratulations. You’ve probably heard that new year’s resolutions don’t work but with the right...

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The 4 Most Common Injuries This New Year exercise new years resolutions rehab Dec 28, 2015

This time of year is renowned for starting new exercise regimes. It’s also a time when people who are used to regular physical exercise get back into it after their well deserved break....

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I Just Signed Up for Best Year Ever Again and Here’s Why goal setting new years resolutions Dec 21, 2015

We all start the new year full of hopes, dreams and anticipation. Well… hopes and dreams feel nice but they aren’t a plan. They aren’t anything but a thought and a feeling unless...

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How To Stay Healthy This Festive Season exercise lifestyle Dec 14, 2015

The festive season is upon us. It’s a chance to enjoy the hard work you’ve put in all year. Now is a great time to relax, socialise and be merry. It’s also a time that can be...

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How Do I Give an Awesome Graduation Speech? career Dec 07, 2015

So you’ve been asked to give a graduation speech? Congratulations! That’s a credit to you as a person, and whoever asked you definitely rates you highly. Preparation is critical to...

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The 5 Things I Learned About Leadership from my Recent Team Building Workshop leadership Nov 30, 2015

The other week I facilitated a 2-day team building workshop. It was a live-in workshop held out of town, on a beach with limited network connection. It was an awesome location and an awesome group...

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