Tag: Moods
A time to change
21st February
Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore!
In life sometimes it is easier to do nothing.But if you choose this option don’t be surprised if nothing changes!
The process of change is one seldom undertaken because more often than not, as human beings we have what has been described by some as an “irrational a fear of failure”. A statement that is made all the more interesting when we consider that there are very few successful people who have not had their fare share of failure.
Evidence (Naidoo and Wills, 1994) suggests that for people to experience long term successful change certain criteria must be met. You must first want to change – it’s no good partners, colleagues or friends brow beating you into change. It must be something that you want to happen! … Read More »
Your Toolkit for a Healthier,Happier, Fitter Future
21st February
BOOKS AND AUDIO
AUTHOR
PUBLISHER
STOP THINKING AND START LIVING
DR RICHARD CARLSON
THORSONS
YOU CAN BE HAPPY NO MATTER WHAT
DR RICHARD CARLSON
HODDER & STOUGHTON
THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE
STEPHEN COVEY
SIMON & SCHUSTER
USING YOUR BRAIN FOR A CHANGE
RICHARD BANDLER
REAL PEOPLE PRESS
NLP THE NEW TECHNOLOGY OF ACHIEVEMENT
STEVE ANDREAS & CHARLES FAULKNER
NICHOLAS BREALEY PUBLISHING
NLP THE NEW TECHNOLOGY OF ACHIEVEMENT
FAULKNER / GERLING / SCHMIDT / MACDONALD / HALLBORN / SMITH.
NIGHTINGALE CONANT
STOP THE EXCUSES;HOW TO CHANGE LIFELONG THOUGHTS
DR WAYNE DYER
HAY HOUSE
HOW TO STOP WORRYING AND START LIVING
DALE CARNEGIE
CEDAR
YOU’LL SEE IT WHEN YOU BELIEVE IT
DR WAYNE DYER
ARROW
CHANGE YOUR LIFE IN 7 DAYS
PAUL MCKENNA
BANTAM PRESS
SUCCESS FOR LIFEAUDIO
PAUL MCKENNA
PAUL MCKENNA PRODUCTIONS
A time to change…
Key to the door
21st February
Step 1
Identify you objective
“Some men see things and ask why? I dream things that never where and ask why not?”
Ask yourself, what would you do if you knew you could not fail?
In the gym, at home or work, the context isn’t really that important.
What kind of body do you want? Where would you really like to live? What sort of job would you like to do? These are all questions that, all too often we shy away from answering. Why? Once again, that irrational fear of failure! Let me tell you, there is not one truly successful person in this world who has not failed. In a strange kind of way failure is part of success. How can you feel the elation of success or achievement if you have never experienced the disappointment of getting something wrong … Read More »
Success
21st February
SUCCESS
The achievement of our own personal desires. (Deepak Chopra)
Success or Failure is perhaps a culmination of all of our Perception’s, Experiences, Beliefs, Thoughts, States and Behaviour to date and certainly open to interpretation. Remember Thomas Edison and the light bulb!
When asked by a reporter for the New York times how it felt to have failed some 900 times in his attempt to create the electric light. Edison replied
“Young man, I have not failed at all. I have successfully eliminated 900 ways that won’t work . When I have eliminated all of the ways that it won’t work I will be left with the one that will.”
Probably one of the most inspiring definitions of the difference between success and failure was delivered by a school teacher to a pupil at the end of a particularly difficult term. It went something … Read More »
Programming
21st February
The difference between success and failure in any endeavour in life lies not in Race, Creed, Colour, Gender or Socio-economic background but in Our attitude towards the people and circumstances that we encounter.
Positive or Negative Our Attitude is Our choice.
So how can we choose to have a more positive and empowering State whenever we want it?
In short, Programming, just like a computer. Only in this instance the “software” is the stimulus that we are exposed to on a daily basis – YouTube, Facebook, people, places, TV, radio, magazines, books and papers.
If you recall, during the introduction I made reference to what I called “Social Hypnosis” and the nature of humanity being, “survival by adaptation.” In order to better understand this we need to take a look at a couple of very important factors that underpin our basic character.
VALUES and … Read More »
The Human Mind
21st February
THE HUMAN MIND.
Twice the size of a human fist.
Weighing in at about 1.5 Kgs.
Comprised of trillions of electrical connections (neurons).
The worlds most complex Bio-computer.
And as yet still 90% undiscovered!
Metaphorically speaking the brain is quite often referred to as an iceberg. The tip of which is likened to that of the Conscious mind whilst the much greater, hidden, larger mass, is seen as the Sub-Conscious mind.
THE CONSCIOUS MIND.
This is the part of the brain that we actively and deliberately think with.
It can only hold a handful of thoughts and idea’s at any one time.
It sorts information by noticing differences; It is critical and analytical constantly comparing and contrasting trying to understand the world we live in.
It is the home of that little voice inside your head.
(The one that just said, … Read More »
Social Hypnosis
21st February
SOCIAL HYPNOSIS
How many of you reading this article right now, woke up this morning and said to themselves “yes, another glorious day, an opportunity to realise my true potential – to shape and mould my future – to be the person I truly want and can be?”
Not too many I guess, but is it really asking too much to live each day with an excitement and belief that there is something better? To want to give it your best shot, to take another step closer to a better quality of life filled with the promise and potential that you so richly deserve.
Remember as a child you had infinite possibilities, Astronaut to Movie star, Footballer to Pop star. As children we believed in the possibility.
It is said that if all the wealth in the world was equally shared amongst … Read More »
Body Building
22nd January
Body Building (Hypertrophy)
(ACSM Med Science & Sports Exercise. 2009)
***Recommended for advanced participants only, previous experience essential. Minimum 6 weeks of Muscular Endurance followed by 6 weeks Strength is advised.
3-4 x week leaving 48 hours between resistance training sessions, alternating sessions A & B
5 minutes Low intensity CV warm up, Cycle, x-train or walk gradually increasing HR to 55% MHR. (220-age) x 55% = 55% MHR.
Begin with Joint mobilisation – 20 reps of Deadlift, clean & press with empty barbell or light dumbbells
Then choose Routine A or B (Alternating)
ROUTINE A
Routine A – 3-6 sets of 6-12 Reps typically 2s lift: 4s return
***Fatigue to be hit within the rep range (in correct form) , participant should not be able to perform any more reps of the given exercise, if they do, weight to increased by 5-10% on the following set)***
Barbell Squats
Leg extension
Lat … Read More »
Weight Loss
22nd January
Weight Loss & prevention of weight re-gain (February 2009 ACSM Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise®)
4-5 x weekly 60mins moderate intensity 55-69%MHR (>250mins weekly)
5 minutes Low intensity CV warm up, Cycle (STATIONARY BIKE), x-train (CROSS TRAINER) or walk (TREADMILL) gradually increasing HR to 55% MHR. (220-age) x 55% = 55% MHR.
30 minutes continuous CV @ 55-69% MHR choosing from ; Treadmill (TREADMILL), Bike (STATIONARY BIKE), X-trainer (CROSS TRAINER), Step ups (STEP UPS). Then choose Routine A or B (Alternate days)
ROUTINE A
1 set of 8-10 Reps, 6 seconds per Rep, typically 2s lift: 4s return
Stability Ball Squats
Stability Ball Lunges
Leg Extension
Lying Hamstring Curl
Bench Press
Press ups – narrow hand position
Pec Flyes
Tricep barbell extensions
ROUTINE B
1 set of 8-10 Reps, 6 seconds per Rep, typically 2s lift: 4s return
Lat Pull Down
Seated Row underhand (Image not available)
Seated row overhand (Image not available)
Shoulder Press
Lateral Raise
Front Raise
Reverse … Read More »