The power of self-talk An interesting challenge which some of our volunteers have faced this week is the danger of self-talk. The way we rationalise our behaviours and then apply judgement. Our internal dialogue is powerful, but most of us aren’t even aware that its going on. Take a moment and have a think […]
Archives for August 2017
6 Diets – 1 week done
One week into our six week challenge and our brave volunteers are resolutely soldiering on with their diet plans. The first week of changing your nutrition habits is often the most difficult, it takes a lot of energy to resist the status quo and cravings tend to be strongest at this time. Today I want […]
Dursley Walking Festival
Dursley walking festival is being held from Thursday 5th October through to Sunday 8th October. This is the 6th Dursley walking festival which has grown in size from 9 walks in its first festival in 2012 to in excess of 25 walks this year. The 2017 festival contains a variety of walks ranging from a 1 hour Health walk through to The Lantern Way Challenge of 14 miles. In between there […]
Fire Season
Which element are you? You might remember a piece I wrote back in May introducing the various elements of Chinese Medicine. Back then we were in Wood season and I discussed the characteristics of both a Wood person, and the Wood season which coincides with Spring. Here’s a link to that article if you missed […]
Wood Season
Which element are you? Within the philosophy of Chinese Medicine there are various elements; Wood, Metal, Water, Fire and Earth, each element having its own power. It is thought that, who you are, how you react to things, how you relate to other people etc. is defined by one particular element. You may be a […]
6 Weeks…6 Diets…
Six brave Courtyard team members undergo my six week nutrition challenge! These days, dietary advice is more confusing than ever. With everyone promoting the “best” diet, how do you know which one will be right for you? I’ve designed this challenge to help demystify popular diets and nutritional advice, whilst highlighting the importance of an […]
