Telomeres spell the end of the road for determinism
The determinism story so far In my last blog about determinism I explored why Albert Einstein and many other scientists and philosophers believe that our lives are pre-determined. If this is true then free will does not exist, which is rather frightening. There is a...
Determinism or Free Will is a Stark Choice
No free will? Think again. There are ways to make your own luck.
Adversity, and One Suggestion to Fix It
We will all face adversity at some point in our lives. How we choose to respond to it will have a major affect on our happiness, and the happiness of the people who surround us.
You Do Not Need Any More Confidence
The reason is that feeling confident is the default normal state for all of us. It is when we have problems with other emotions that confidence hides away in some deep part of our brain. So my approach with clients who want more confidence is not to search for it, but to search for the factors that that are blocking our natural confidence.
Affirmations Do Not Work As Well As They Should
I have been a strong believer in the power of affirmations and mantras for more years than I care to remember. But for the last few months I have started to have some doubts. Don’t get me wrong. I still think they can help people achieve their goals, but I think there are other methods that will be hugely more powerful.
3 Principles has a few problems
I have just survived three days of intensive training in the 3 Principles (3Ps). It cost me a considerable amount of money, so was it worth it? Before I answer this question I will point out a few potential problem areas. The central tenet of the...
Creativity Hides Where You Least Expect to Find It
Clients often ask me where they can find creativity. I always have a few suggestions to offer. If there is a creative block then by definition they need to do something different.
How Playing Poker Re-Wires Your Brain … for the Better
Are you getting smarter? Is your brain chemistry being permanently altered?
A tribute to the power of Havening
I use Havening at some stage with all of my clients. I thought long and hard before attempting this Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) demonstration. I knew I would only have about five minutes, which is much less time than I would ordinarily require. I...How to Train Your Reptile Brain
About eight years ago two apparently unconnected events manifested in my life that would significantly change my life, and the way I work as a coach. In retrospect this is definitely an example of a Carl Jung synchronicity. It can change your life too.
Bioresonance and Rife Frequencies
I’ve received quite a few questions and comments recently about bio resonance, Rife frequencies, and its use it in the treatment of various health conditions. My knowledge of bio resonance is pretty limited and my only experience relates to the time when I...How To Do Self Havening
Havening is a very flexible tool and can be used therapeutically for a wide range of conditions. In this video I introduce simple concepts of self havening.
Get Lucky Now Book – The Back Story
This is the back story about why I wrote this book, why I think you should read it, and the benefits that you might expect from it.
How I use Havening in Poker, Golf, and Life
I was recently interviewed by Harry Pickens about how I use havening in poker, golf, and life. Here is the script, and a full audio version is also posted below. This interview will also be a chapter in Harry’s new book.
Why Clinton & Trump Voters Are Not Crazy
Watch this video, and you will discover why others do not always agree with you, how to connect more effectively with your pets, and much more too.
Mindfulness Made Easy. Act Now!
A Simple Technique For Mindfulness. The following video about mindfulness may be the most important one that I have recorded to date.
The Law of Attraction Made Simple
It does not matter whether you believe in the law of attraction or not. It does not matter whether you call it visualisation or self intention. The only thing that matters is that you use it. I am going to give you a very simple tip and will be very surprised if you do not find it helpful.
LOSE CONTROL TO GAIN CONTROL
You have less control than you imagine. Control of our lives and the events that surround us is a very high priority for most people. We live in an uncertain world with many dangers and it is tempting to believe that much of this is within our personal control. The...
IS IT OUR GENOME THAT MAKES US WHO WE ARE?
Human Genome Project. Many of my recent posts have been about how and why our brain comes up with such crazy ideas. Sometimes they can be illuminating ideas verging on genius, whilst at other times they are just plain stupid. The answers to these questions can be...
