Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Several? Most resolutions to do better are about forming habits. Recognize these? I must get physically fit I’ll lose weight I’ll quit smoking And you will have made that resolution before! Aristotle said:...
Some people LOVE Maths. Being able to quickly perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division is sure to impress your friends. The problem is, not all of us picked this up in school. If you’d like to learn some mental arithmetic shortcuts now, read on...
Memory Strategy #1 Do you forget names? When you meet someone for the first time, use his or her name in conversation. Think about whether you like the name. Think of people you know well who have the same name. Associate the name with an image, if one comes to mind....
Feed Your Brain Protein – the ‘Lego’ of Life Picture this: A child happily playing with Lego blocks, building all sorts of wonderful creations; houses, cars, scary monsters, trucks – the imagination is limitless. Well, now try and imagine for yourself that those Lego...
Try this safe, 5-minute workout. It was given to me by a close friend who learned it from her Pilates instructor. This sequence exercises all of the important muscles and is a fantastic way to start the day. And it isn’t too strenuous. If you can complete these...
Who hasn’t been trapped in a cab and forced to listen to the unfiltered opinions of a taxi driver as you simply try to make your way home from the airport? I’m sure you weren’t pondering the size of the cabbie’s brain as he “entertained” you with his opinions...