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Autumn is well and truly here, one of my four favourite seasons. One reason I like autumn is that it is time to prepare and eat soups again.

*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CONTRIBUTION ARTICLE FROM ANN-CATRIN VERLOE.

There are so many good things about soups:
1. It is a super easy way to get plenty of...

Super short post on keys to creating positive momentum from the moment you wake up.

The Dalai Lama has an interesting outlook on happiness, he believes it is not just obtained through the accumulation of wealth/objects/successes but is cultivated also through elimination and cutting out...

1. Dehydration is underestimated as a performance diminisher.
   • Let’s start on a positive note. Water’s free in so many ways. Calorie free, caffeine free, free to consume when from the tap and we’re blessed that it is readily available to us.
   • Despite this, many people have a...

Here you are my friends, a poetic reminder on why we should love our sleep and trips into dream land.

The importance of sleep: -

Long hours, short sleep - discord
Long hours suggest you're working hard.
Short sleep suggests you're under parred.

Please, please, please have more regard
For sleep and...

1. Block off your high potential hours in your calendar. As an earlyish bird I like to keep 09.00 - 12.00 in my calendar free for any creative work or highly taxing items on my to-do list. I could use these hours to manage difficult situations or learn new work related skills. This is because...

There are only 3 simple things which I recommend to kickstart your day on a positive note. Only choose one to begin with...

Movement:

To get the blood flowing and energy going it is a great idea to incorporate some form of movement into that morning routine. As little as 3-5 minutes could help....

It's easier to replace an old unhealthy habit with a newer and healthier one rather than going cold turkey.

Giving up cigarettes for example, it's a good idea to put in a new habit like stretching or grabbing a healthy tea when you would have usually gone for that fag at 11.00 or 16.00. 

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Sometimes our busy brains can work against us.

Being aware of these three mental blindspots could be a productivity game changer for you.

1. Completion Bias: We are wired as humans to get satisfaction from task completion. You will be familiar with this if you ever completed a task that wasn't...

A good night's sleep starts way earlier in the day than you expect.

There are four simple actions you can take during your day to improve sleep that night.

1. Exercise and it doesn't need to be a massive time investment. Just 20-minutes of brisk walking could be enough. It has the advantage of...