Is the Seven Minute Workout Bullshit?

Through fitness blog browsing I came across a workout called: "The Scientific 7-Minute Workout"   Naturally my cynical brain thought that a workout claiming to only need to be done for seven minutes to see any real results must be bullshit. What does the seven minute workout involve? In this article from Ask Well, Chris … Continue reading Is the Seven Minute Workout Bullshit?

The Assertive Rules List

To meet my need to be more assertive, I decided to develop a list of rules that I will follow to ensure that I am not being a pushover. These are quite personal to me and is a guideline on how to put being assertive into practice. Charity begins at home. Don't be sorry when … Continue reading The Assertive Rules List

Someone watched a bad TV show, you’ll never guess what happened next….

Someone watched a bad TV show, you'll never guess what happened next. In a quick answer, they bitched about it on the Internet, adding the unoriginal put down statement "Well there's an hour of my life I'll never get back" And everytime I read someone write that I think... well you would have wasted it anyway. Because … Continue reading Someone watched a bad TV show, you’ll never guess what happened next….

Any Given Sunday: between winning and losing

Being an English gent.  I really don't understand what is going on in (American) Football.  But I know this - it seems to make a fantastic subject for films and has some great "inspirational speech" scenes Here is Al Pacino in Any Given Sunday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO4tIrjBDkk So how does this inspire? Whether it it sport, fitness … Continue reading Any Given Sunday: between winning and losing

Simplify your goals – Do, Doing and Done

I admit, I probably enjoy planning my goals a bit too much.  Sometimes I feel like I do too much planning and need to just get on with it. So I welcome ways that make planning goals easier. Working in project management I handle plans daily.  I see GANTT charts that detail a projects progress … Continue reading Simplify your goals – Do, Doing and Done

Find New Fitness Challenges: If not now? When?

  One of my main fitness goals has been to find new fitness challenges. After having a prevailing foot injury, I thought I was going to end up finding an activity that would not put pressure on the feet. To my relief, the worst of my injuries are gone and now it is just effort to … Continue reading Find New Fitness Challenges: If not now? When?

Actions Speak Louder than Words

There are a lot of sayings out there.  A lot of them bullshit, but: "Actions Speak Louder than Words" Is the real deal. I worry sometime that I spend far too much time writing about my goals, than actually doing them. But honestly, I love writing plans - I am an advocate for SMART objectives, … Continue reading Actions Speak Louder than Words

How not to be a pushover

In January I set myself the goal to 'Be more assertive'. This was a development on a goal I had originally set called 'Stop looking after my friends so much'. The last few months has been a key few months - for developing the importance of this goal.  I have started my new job, but … Continue reading How not to be a pushover

Make time for your loved ones

So much to do in a day, yet so little time to work on my goals. If I have been out with Vicky, talked to my mum, gone walking with my dad or helped out my brother, I can forgive myself for shirking on my goals. "Always make time for your loved ones.  They are your … Continue reading Make time for your loved ones

The Seven Deadly Sins of Self-Destruction (Part 2)

Self-Destruction - the opposite to Self-Improvement can have a deadly effect on goals, your dreams and your life. This post is a continuation from Part one, which can be read here, where the first for seven deadly sins of self-destruction were covered.  This part looks at how the final four sins can effect us being … Continue reading The Seven Deadly Sins of Self-Destruction (Part 2)

The Seven Deadly Sins of Self-Destruction (Part 1)

Self-Destruction - the opposite to Self-Improvement can have a deadly effect on goals, your dreams and your life. We are all guilty of doing these from time-to-time, however by being aware of these negative personality traits we can be more self-aware and reduce this behaviour. Part One takes us through the first four sins. Part Two … Continue reading The Seven Deadly Sins of Self-Destruction (Part 1)

I’m back!

It's frustrating having an injury that stops you doing what you love. In the past two years I have made a niche for being a 5k and 10k runner, with my times gradually improving throughout the years. My favourite shot of myself taken during a race Round July I was a bit broken down - … Continue reading I’m back!