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Q. In what situation do you consume alcohol? What are your feelings in these situations? Does it make you feel more self-confident? Q. On average how many units do you consume a week? (Be truthful.) You can only change if you are willing to take a good hard look in the mirror. Q. What do you ...
Cholesterol is an essential component of cell membranes and a basic component of a number of important molecules in the human body. However, a raised level of cholesterol in the blood may increase an individual’s risk of developing coronary heart disease, which is the biggest cause of ...
If your typical day involves lunching ‘Al Desko’ and your idea of a quick break is to grab another double espresso, perhaps it’s time to rethink your stress management strategy and incorporate this little ‘chill pill’ into your daily routine. Dubbed a ‘mini vacation’ this is like the little sister of the Power Nap – except this exercise can be done almost anywhere, even in front of your computer if you must, and takes no more than a few minutes to complete.
Not surprisingly now that over half the population are conscious that they are overweight, there are plenty of people happy to cash in and slimming and slimming products have become big business. Get thin fast remedies are on every page of every magazine it seems, and there are a whole host of ...
Over the ensuing months we are going to cover in detail all the nuances of what I call “Assertive Communication” or being able to communicate in a much more positive and effective manner with the people In your life, whether it be work colleagues, including management, your friends, or just ...
Try to have at least 6 eating points in the day. Divide your food intake into 3 meals and 3 snacks each day. Plan this the day before, and ensure shopping trips make provision for lots of appealing foods and snacks. Always prepare foods or snacks for work, and keep a supply of non-perishable, high-energy nibbles in your desk drawer in a tin or container. Always start the day with breakfast, which will start the metabolic process and encourage you to eat earlier in the day.
When you park your car always try to reverse park it so that you are always facing forwards and are therefore able to see anyone suspicious coming towards you. If you drive in forwards like most people do you because it’s easier, you immediately make yourself vulnerable by having your back to a potential situation and would be unable to see or deal with it before it was too late. If you are facing forwards and do see someone coming towards you will have more time to react. Close and lock your doors and windows if they are open and drive off immediately.
The essence of weight gain requires that the body be in overall energy surplus for a sufficient period of time to activate the adipose tissues (fat storage sites) to promote the uptake of excess energy (dietary calories) and convert it into stored energy as body fat. Additional body fat may also lead to an increase in lean body mass, as the bones muscles and supporting tissues increase in density and size to accommodate the heavier overall body mass.
Not surprisingly now that over half the population are conscious that they are overweight, there are plenty of people happy to cash in and slimming and slimming products have become big business. Get thin fast remedies are on every page of every magazine it seems, and there are a whole host of ...
Don’t be afraid to use your voice, it’s one of your most potent weapons! An assailant is looking for a “victim” an easy target, someone to be intimidated.
55% of any message we give out is “unconscious” and we are constantly giving out these signals on a regular and daily basis and other people are “reading” our body language all the time. Think about it. How many times do you make a judgement on someone you’ve just met, whether it be positive or negative based on the “signal” that they are giving off?
Natural Herbal Remedies: St. Johns Wort Although often easily accessible from your GP, there are many well-established reasons why taking an antidepressant drug to deal with stress is not a particularly smart move.
If you think you’re being followed it’s very important not to panic. What happens when you panic? Well chemicals start getting released in your body, cortisol, adrenaline, your heart rate rises, you start breathing more quickly, you can’t seem to think straight! STOP! This is the time to have a procedure in place that you can follow that will serve to calm you and will also help you to think clearly.
If you get accosted by someone in a car you will have the ability to see them coming, they also have to talk to you through the passenger car window if they are by themselves which means they have to stretch across the passenger seat to be able to speak with you with puts them in an unfavourable position. If they have someone with them, you will at least see them coming towards you and be able to prepare yourself to deal with the situation and calm yourself.
The essence of weight gain requires that the body be in overall energy surplus for a sufficient period of time to activate the adipose tissues (fat storage sites) to promote the uptake of excess energy (dietary calories) and convert it into stored energy as body fat. Additional body fat may also lead to an increase in lean body mass, as the bones muscles and supporting tissues increase in density and size to accommodate the heavier overall body mass.
55% of any message we give out is “unconscious” and we are constantly giving out these signals on a regular and daily basis and other people are “reading” our body language all the time. Think about it. How many times do you make a judgement on someone you’ve just met, whether it be positive or negative based on the “signal” that they are giving off?
Talk to a partner or friend – they could help you highlight some self-help ideas. Try to stop drinking alcohol on weekdays and make some minor lifestyle changes like increasing your physical activity. When you are drinking, try to substitute every second drink with water, non-alcoholic beer, ...
Caffeine is present in many popular beverages including coffee, tea and cola drinks. It is probably also one of the world's most highly investigated food components. Despite frequently being pronounced as relatively free of detrimental effects when consumed in moderation, caffeine is still the ...
One of the key determinants of whether or not we achieve the goals we set for ourselves in life is to what extent we believe success is possible for us. To embark upon any particular goal whilst simultaneously holding a limiting belief about achieving it is like trying to swim against a fast flowing river - no matter how hard we try, the current is always pushing against us.r
The body will always follow where the head leads If you think you can, you can! If you think you can't, you won't! Whenever you make that final decision within yourself to take action, your body automatically follows suit and great things can be accomplished because mind and body are working in "harmony" with each other.r
It’s whether or not you use that knowledge, that’s where the real power comes from. Just knowing something doesn’t automatically mean your going to get results of any kind. It’s utilising that knowledge intelligently and making it work for your own purposes that works. Too many people know what they should do, but how many actually do?
These days life is busy: with deadlines and meetings and traffic, it is difficult to find time for your own care. You begin ignoring your body, and slowly signs of stress start showing on your body. It becomes all-important to undo the harm and be prepared to confront the consequences. Doing physical activity for twenty – thirty minutes a day could undo several of the adverse effects of stress.
Most journeys that involve public transport are usually very safe, but there might be a time when you do feel particularly vulnerable on a journey so it makes sense to be prepared. If you do feel threatened on public transport it’s important to get to a place of safety immediately. Get up and move and never show that you are frightened and always project an air of confidence and calm always use and project strong body language as sometimes that alone will be enough.
Make sure your house or flat is secure and always secure outside doors and if possible fit barrel locks top and bottom. If you have to use a key, keep it in a safe place away from the door, where you can find it quickly in an emergency – you may need to use the door in the event of fire. If other people such as previous tenants could still have keys that fit, change the locks and under no circumstances give keys to workmen or tradesmen, as they can easily make copies. If you wake to hear the sound of an intruder, only you can decide how best to handle the situation. You may want
Buy one and if possible go on a course and learn how to use it or better still book me for a two hour workshop within your company at a time to suit you, usually the lunch hour or immediately after work or if you get enough friends and colleagues together we could arrange a workshop. There’s no point having one if it’s kept at the bottom of your handbag and you have to search to locate it and worse still, don’t know how to operate it effectively. It’s not going to stop you being attacked but it can help to disorientate or distract your assailant buying you those precious seconds
The best way to cut the risk of attack is by taking sensible precautions as part of your everyday lifestyle.. My Awareness workshops ingrain these precautions and give you the self confidence to protect yourselves, and also work incredibly effectively within the corporate world as team building events as well as boosting team morale! If all this sounds as though it would be beneficial to you, then you’re in luck! Over the next few days I will be giving you my top ten safety tips and by the time we’re finished you will be feeling more self confident than ever before as I’m all