The British monarch Queen Victoria who died in 1901 was buried in an enormous custom designed coffin packed full of sentimental mementos from loved ones…
How To Switch Your Focus and Improve Productivity
One of the characteristics of mentally tough people is being mentally strong and disciplined enough to achieve their goals and targets, without being diverted or…
The Secret To Finding Your Minute Of Mindfulness
In my quest for greater performance and wellbeing I introduced an early morning routine which involves caffeine, unstacking the dishwasher, some visualisation and a period…
Break Free From Other People’s Agendas
One of my life experiences and one which I frequently observe in the people I coach is “that happiness, fulfillment and personal success comes more…
4 Mental Toughness Tips From Ancient History
Although mental toughness as developed by Dr Jim Loehr in the 1990’s, and the MTQ48 framework by Professor Peter Clough in 2002 is a relatively…
I Think; Therefore I Am. Mentally Tougher.
Whilst philosopher Rene Descartes wasn’t directly referring to mental toughness with his famous proposition “I think; Therefore I am” he actually describes the most direct…
What Is Your Chronotype and Why Is It Important?
I was discussing with a client their most productive time of the day and why that was. For her it is late afternoon and evening,…
How Your Purpose Makes You Happy
Dig a little deeper with people who are unhappy and you will often find that they have lost sight of their purpose, their guiding light,…
How To Make Feedback Work For You
I find receiving and using constructive feedback much easier now than I used to, due to being more open to its benefits and also better…