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Five psychiatric disorders ‘linked’

3rd March 2013

Psychiatric labels are often misleading, and of limited value in developing an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. It is therefore good news that the label Aspergers is soon to be binned. Even better news, reported by the BBC, is that genetic…

Why Lessons Do Not Work

24th February 2013

Why do kids and adults both hate lessons? PGA Head Professional Mark Peddar has some suggestions, and as usual his findings do not apply only to golf. If something is not fun it is not worth doing, or should be done in a different way. An easier…

You Only See What You Expect To See!

18th February 2013

So What Is The Cost Of What You Are Missing - Right Under Your Nose? Thanks again to the BBC for this story. 'There is something odd about this scan of a patient's lung. Have you spotted it yet? How about the dancing gorilla on the…

Doping, Match Fixing – How Much More Can We Take?

10th February 2013

Australia sport doping 'widespread' across multiple codes According to the BBC, 'Australian sports fans are reeling from the findings of a government investigation, which has found widespread use of banned drugs across multiple sporting codes. The…

Analysis Paralysis

3rd February 2013

Yesterday I received an interesting note from a golfer in Australia. Read on even if you are not a golfer because it is a very typical comment applicable to all areas of life. She wrote, 'Only started learning golf 2 years ago at age 44, I never…

Control What You Can, And Focus On What You Need To

27th January 2013

PGA Head Professional Mark Peddar's Regular Column. Again we have an example from golf that we can use in any other setting too. We all want control, but must accept that there are very few things in life that we can control. This realisation can…

Yes, You Can Train Your Brain

20th January 2013

Scientists are at last beginning to prove some things that should come as no surprise to regular readers of our newsletters and blogs. Your brain is a muscle, so use it or lose it. Never underestimate its power either. Examples of brain training…

Spice Up Your Goals This Year!

6th January 2013

Setting and achieving goals is always a major part of my work with new clients. Carefully prepared goals are the foundation for a successful year, and avoid that sinking feeling on New Year’s Day of not knowing what the new year will bring. ‘A…

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