I hope you all had a great weekend. For me, it was quite a busy one. Yet on paper, it would look like I did nothing. I finally reorganised my home gym into a more organised structure and on with some work towards the new life coaching course I am developing too. I also enjoyed…
Author: James
Article: Preventing Burnout
Burnout is real, its that point where you go over the cliff. It can come in many forms, but either way its bad. Finding a way to cope is critical, and so is recovery. I’ve experienced this a few times myself. From over exercising and collapsing, to stress related exhaustion burnout. It was truly horrible….
Article: A Complete Guide to the Science of Self-Talk
Over at medium.com Brian Pennie shares his story and a guide to self talk. Check out the full article here. I also wrote recently on the topic of self talk and more widely on the topic of self deprecation. Read my blog entry here
Article: Want a stronger core? Skip the sit-ups
The following article is from a newsletter produced by Harvard Medical School. Head over to their website for their newsletter and other great resources. “Sit-ups once ruled as the way to get tighter abs and a slimmer waistline, while “planks” were merely flooring. Now planks — exercises in which you assume a position and hold…
Blog: Self Deprecation Achieves Nothing. Lets stamp it out!
I am worthless. I am pathetic. What Am I doing here? I am an imposter. I cannot do this. Do you tell yourself these things? Its called self-deprecation. And let me tell you one thing, self-deprecation solves nothing and will only make you feel down / sad / bad / worthless. The way you talk…
Blog: Clear your mind and coping
I appreciate times are tough for many of us. Lockdowns and the new tier system will impact us all in different ways, and at different times. Having an anxiety condition, I am certainly familiar with how uncertain times can be very unsettling. One thing I am grateful for is I know there are people who…
Back to Running, week 3
New running shoes have really helped make a difference for me. I was rinning before in a more general pair of gym trainers. Which are great for weight lifting, but not so supportive for running. I have always struggled to find comfortable shoes, especially for fitness activities. To add to it, England is currently in…
Blog: Maybe I am dreaming out loud
I have to admit, yesterday was a pretty bad day for me. The news of the new Tier system for England was really the icing on the cake to cap off a day where I was already feeling off. But today is another day, and I am aiming to end my week on a more…
Exercise for free
You don’t need to spend money to exercise or workout. Walking, running and cycling are all excellent forms of exercise – just be sure to maintain social distancing within the current applicable rules There are some great resources available online and on smart phones too. Yoga with Adriene – always free. This YouTube channel has over 500 videos Fitness…
MIDWEEK: 26 November
Today is the American holiday of thanks giving. Whilst not American, therefore seeing no personal reason to celebrate the day specifically, the general theme of being thankful and grateful in life still rings true. Gratitude is important, and it is a really good idea to always remember what you are grateful for. If you are…
Better Days Wellbeing 