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A one size fits all New Year’s resolution for 2026

Posted on 14th January 2026 at 08:05
For the last couple of weeks we’ve been looking at the dreaded New Year’s resolutions, if you missed them you can find the posts here and here. 
 
Having tried to inject a little common sense into the traditional and, let’s be honest, less than positive start to the new year (!) we’re going to suggest an alternative approach. One that doesn’t involve racking your brains – or having to fend off the well meaning suggestions of others – as to how you can magically improve your lives or health. 
 
Not only is it much simpler but can be used by everyone. Even better, it’s fueled by those inexhaustible power supplies we all have access to – otherwise known as intuition and inspiration (!) – rather than relying on gritted teeth and sheer willpower. 
 
Can you guess what this near miraculous approach is? 
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Inspiration versus perspiration…

Posted on 7th January 2026 at 08:24
Last week we took our annual look at the dreaded (!) New Year’s resolutions which, all too often, seem to be a reaction to the excesses of the festive season, along with a good dollop of peer pressure, rather than a well thought out plan to improve our lives or health. “I’m going to lose 3 stone / run a marathon / double my salary / fill in the blank, what about you?” Sadly, the results – or non results (!) – are all too predictable and yet people still keep doing it... If you missed it, you can find it here. 
 
Not surprisingly, this then leads on to conversations with Clients and those around us as to why their efforts were unsuccessful – again (!). How changes can be made more easily. And, let’s be honest as quick and painless as possible. 
 
Well, there’s good news and bad news. 
 
The good news is there’s a very easy answer to this question. 
 
The bad news is that it isn’t necessarily the one people want to hear… 
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An easier way to make – and actually achieve – your New Year’s resolutions

Posted on 31st December 2025 at 08:36
First things first. We wish you a very happy – and healthy (!) – New Year, may 2026 be a great year for you!!! 
 
So, another shiny New Year beckons. The million dollar question is what are you going to do with it? What plans do you have? Big and, just as important, small. And, if you’re wondering why small is just as important, there’s a very simple answer. Not only are small things less scary and so easier to do – as well as fitting more easily into your day – but quickly build up into a much bigger result. If you need a quick reminder why starting small AND starting now wins the day (!), click here for our first post of 2025. 
 
Which brings us on to the dreaded New Year’s resolutions. As Clients and regular readers of this blog will know by now, we’re not great fans of the usual approach to New Year’s resolutions. It’s the reason we refer to them as the dreaded New Year’s resolutions (!). 
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Two little mantras for this time of year…

Posted on 24th December 2025 at 08:31
Well, it’s almost THAT day of the year again. One guaranteed to send stress levels rocketing through the roof. And, with many people having already donned their metaphorical tin hat in anticipation (!), it’s not surprising that one – less that positive (!) – little mantra is so popular at this time of year. Although, to be fair, it’s a perennial favourite all year round. 
 
Often known as “Sod’s Law” – or “Murphy’s Law” – it says quite simply, “If something can go wrong, it will.” While we haven’t been able to find out exactly who Sod was (!), apparently, Murphy’s Law came from a Captain Murphy. He was involved in the testing of high speed jets and said, of one of the technicians working on the project, that “If there is any way to do it wrong, he’ll find it.” It quickly became known as “Murphy’s Law” and another mantra – or motto – was born. 
 
So, are we suggesting that you should fall back on this all too common “glass half empty” approach to the festive season? 
 
Well, no. 
 
Instead, we’re going to suggest two alternative little mantras to help smooth your path and get things moving in a much more positive direction. 
 
Ready? Then here we go… 
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Guilt is the thief of life...

Posted on 17th December 2025 at 07:30
Last week we kicked off our annual dose of festive season common sense with a reminder that perfection never wins. Good enough is always good enough. Yes, really! If you missed it or need a quick reminder (!) click here. 
 
Having seen off that particular monster for the time being – ever the optimist (!) – this week we’re going to shine a light on one of its close relatives. One we allow to run rampant far too often. Or, let someone else send in our direction… Guilt. 
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Good enough is always good enough

Posted on 10th December 2025 at 07:27
Goodness, it’s the second week in December already – deep calming breaths all round – and the madness of the festive season is upon us. Having seen some rather frazzled Clients in the last few days, we thought it was time for a dose of common sense. That’s if we dare use those two words in the same breath, Christmas and common sense (!). 
 
Moving swiftly on, we’re going to use the posts running up to the big day to try and inject a little sanity into proceedings. And, in the process, help reduce the collective blood pressure and less than reasonable expectations about the season… 
 
Ready? 
 
Then here we go. 
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What’s your unique warning light?

Posted on 3rd December 2025 at 09:47
If you’re a car driver, you’ll be used to the myriad of hazard and warning lights on your dashboard. Whether you know exactly what they’re for – or not – is another matter (!). Some orange, some red. Some blinking, often rather aggressively. Others coming with a warning shriek or, as an elderly relative used to call them, “whingers.” With there being so many different ones these days, it can be hard to know which ones to pay attention to – NOW!!! – and which can be safely ignored, for a while at least… 
 
And it’s exactly the same with us, albeit less high tech. We all have our own unique warning signs and symptoms that something may be amiss. Whether a little or a lot. We just have to notice them. 
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Who do you ask for help, the wise owl or chattering monkey?

Posted on 26th November 2025 at 08:14
It seems to be a common human failing that we all find it difficult to ask for help at times. 
 
Sometimes it’s because of a terrier like tendency not to let go until we’ve sorted out whatever it is. “I’ll do this if it’s the last thing I do.” 
Or, perhaps, it’s down to embarrassment – or pride – that we think we’ll look stupid if we ask for help. “Everyone else can do it, why can’t I?”. “What will people think?” 
 
While it may sound like a bit of a cliché, there’s nothing stupid about asking for help. In fact, exactly the reverse could be said to be true. Knowing that you need help, but not asking for it, now that is stupid. 
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Is sitting the new smoking?

Posted on 19th November 2025 at 08:05
Thanks to our increasingly sedentary lifestyles, sitting has joined the list of unhealthy “activities” alongside smoking, drinking, lack of exercise and junk food. But is this just the latest health scare or is there more to sitting than initially appears? 
 
Look at the modern lifestyle and there’s no doubt that we’re much less active than our Parents, let alone Grandparents. Fuelled by the emphasis on labour saving devices and love of the “one eyed monster” in the living room – and many other places too (!) – much of the day is spent sitting. 
 
And this doesn’t just apply to those at work, but children at school too, where much of the day is spent sitting in the classroom. 
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Self help or shelf help?

Posted on 12th November 2025 at 08:02
We’re often asked by Clients about the latest “must have” book / film / online course / fill in the blank. There are thousands of them out there, so we’re sure you know what we’re talking about... 
 
They all tend to follow a similar format and promise to transform your life. And, most importantly, with minimal effort on your part. Perhaps by improving your general health or a specific health condition. Or maybe your popularity, love life, job or financial position. 
 
With many people being curious and enjoying learning new things, it’s not surprising that so many of them end up on their shelves at home. But, all too often, they fail to live up to the hype. 
 
Why is this? 
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