6 Surprising Benefits of Walking

6 Surprising Benefits of Walking

You already know that any physical activity, including walking, is great for your overall health. (That’s a gentle walk, 20 minutes a day, we are usually talking about.) But did you know that walking is the new ‘wonder drug’!! (Dr. Thomas Frieden,...
How to Reframe your Thinking

How to Reframe your Thinking

Here’s a tried and tested method of clearing a mental block. You reframe your thinking by Restating the issue, problem or task in a different way.  A change in perspective is like a ‘mind switch’. The kinds of reframing questions you might ask...
Mental Block Rescue Plan

Mental Block Rescue Plan

You KNOW what you planned to say. You KNOW that person’s name. You KNOW you can write that article or business plan So WHY are you stuck! WHY is your brain letting you down? And what can YOU DO to jump-start it again? These mental block moments occur in even the...
Read the Winning Memory Stories.

Read the Winning Memory Stories.

In our recent competition, readers sent in their stories involving memory experiences. Enjoy these winning stories in three categories: humorous, overcoming obstacles and great tips for readers. Category: Humorous Rev. John Hunt, Canterbury   As a minister...
6 Study Tips Worth Sharing

6 Study Tips Worth Sharing

I love study! How often do you hear that? Not a lot, I guess! Young ones expect to remember just by reading over notes or listening to the teacher telling them what to do. But the truth is this: Getting facts into the brain is a skill that needs practice. There are...