Aug 8, 2017 | ASEAN, Mental Toughness
Most of us, at some time or another, impose mental obstacles and limitations upon ourselves. We often unwittingly build mental obstacles and then find them too difficult to push past in order to achieve our goals or realise our dreams. We let fear, self-doubt and...
Aug 4, 2017 | ASEAN, Mental Toughness
One of the most difficult personal situations to handle is when someone is shouting at you. They are being abusive and aggressive and you are feeling threatened. It is all too common in domestic or social situations but it happens in the workplace too. One of the more...
Aug 1, 2017 | ASEAN, Coaching, Mental Toughness
I’m a morning person and it is by far the most productive part of the day for me. After a good night’s sleep and a solid power up routine then I’m into my ‘to do’ list. I was really interested to read a piece by one of my favourite authorities on willpower,...
Jul 28, 2017 | ASEAN, Coaching, Mental Toughness
A 2015 study led by Dacher Keltner, Professor of Psychology at University of California, Berkeley and founder of the Greater Good Science Center, found that “being in awe” can be beneficial to your mindset and wellbeing. Dacher commented that “the things we do to...
Jul 27, 2017 | ASEAN, Coaching, Mental Toughness
I find that a good night’s sleep is crucial to the success of my morning routine and therefore my day. A good night’s sleep and no hangover means I wake up feeling fresh. I’m immediately and automatically in a positive mindset ready to get stuck into the day. Moreover...
Jul 26, 2017 | ASEAN, Coaching, Mental Toughness
It is school holiday time in many parts of the world and families are heading off on vacation with their workaholic breadwinner(s) physically present but mentally absent. Unfortunately I am a major culprit here so this post is for me too. How and perhaps more...