Mark Plaatjes used the power of visualization to win big in the World Championship for Track and Field in 1993. Plaatjes used pictures of the marathon course that he would be facing in Stuttgart, Germany and he used those pictures to practice his visualization techniques. He knew every single inch of that course, so much … Read more
Many so called health experts chalk up weight loss success to willpower. Not only is this a false belief, but also a way to sabotage yourself. The fact is most people are not able to maintain their willpower for an extended period of time, simply because of the chemistry of the brain. One Small change … Read more
Mindfulness exercises can have a positive effect on your mind, body, and spirit if you are unswerving with your mindful practices and application. Finding the best technique to fit your needs might seem overwhelming in the beginning – even for those who have experience in this space. The benefits of mindfulness are plentiful, including improved … Read more
Imagine a normal evening procrastinating planted in front of the TV multi-tasking with my iPad and trolling around Facebook when I really should be working on my business. An innocent comment on a post about releasing negative emotions led me on a journey I will be forever grateful. It was how I first heard about … Read more
Lacking willpower? Self-sabotage – is it your fault? Do you start the day with the best intentions but you find yourself at 2pm reaching for that chocolate bar and then for the rest of the day beat yourself up for giving in to temptation? I have experienced this and I know Self-sabotage sucks. It drives … Read more
Having been through a transformation which was the driving force of my becoming a coach, I know that the reason we are stuck is because we are harbouring negative emotions and limiting beliefs that need to be cleared. There are things that a coach can do to help, but here are some tips to first recognise … Read more
Cоnvеntiоnаl thinking аbоut losing weight hеаlthilу is to eat properly and еxеrсiѕе rеgulаrlу. Thе рrоblеm is thаt аlthоugh thеѕе methods mау be hеаlthу оnеѕ, mаnу реорlе hаvе no ѕuссеѕѕ with them. So, hаvе you tried hурnоѕiѕ fоr wеight lоѕѕ? Cоuld this bе уоur solution tо wеight соntrоl? Hypnosis iѕ not a nеw concept nоr iѕ … Read more
Deciding to take the plunge and start training to complete a 10k run, was a challenge I set myself hoping to move my fitness to a new level and a means of staying motivated to continue towards my health goal. I gingerly bought up the idea with my PT Brad Crossman who had to teach … Read more
Even after clearing traumas that were keeping me fat I still have to rely on willpower and ways to stay motivated to reach my ultimate health goal and boy it is a struggle when on holidays and on special occasions like Christmas. Chocolate and booze everywhere and there is the attitude that, stuff it, life … Read more
Rebirth meditation was not something I had heard of but I had signed up for this 7 day life design course held by eQ events www.eqevents.com.au which promised to change your life. It was tapping into all areas of your life but the the one reason I signed up was to gain motivation to improve my … Read more
I saw a picture of a t-shirt on Facebook that had a slogan – I don’t run and if you see me running you should too as something is probably chasing me. Love it – I have to admit I even shared it with my friends and if you asked me 6 months ago … Read more
In my journey of looking for the solution to my weight issues I have learnt a lot about nutrition and my body from each diet I started. I even learnt lessons from the failures. I learnt to be successful you need to find a way to release trauma or stress that can be holding you … Read more
I had always believed you had to drink 2 litres of water – that has always been what I thought was the magical number How many of us actually drink 2 litres? I know I did not always achieve it. Filling up with diet soft drinks and other substances that are not the healthiest choices, … Read more
What is this tapping I keep hearing about? That was my first question when I heard about it. My research found out that basically you tap on points of the body that are acupuncture points while saying statements that will help you release negative feelings. My research also found out that EFT (emotional freedom techniques) … Read more
Diet and exercise is what I have always been told is the way to lose weight. I have dieted myself fat over the years. Yes the diets have been successful! – I have lost 10 kilos gained 15, lost 20 kilos gained 30, lost 42 kilos and gained 50. Mmmm very successful wouldn’t you say? … Read more