Eldon Taylor's new book

I have read my friend Eldon Taylor's latest book, "Self-Hypnosis and Subliminal Technology", which has just been released.  It is full of inspirational quotes and ideas to live life with a positive open-minded outlook based on the laws of attraction.  It follows very closely principles used in "The Secret".  As you know, I believe anything you can read that inspires you is a very good thing.

It also comes with a CD.  The CD has both short and longer recordings to you can work it into your day and help you master self-hypnosis.

Eldon is having a wonderful launch party so you really should check it out.
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Stop smoking on 1st October NHS campaign

On the 1st October the NHS is promoting a smoke-free campaign encouraging smokers in England to stop smoking for 28 days during October.  I completely support it and will give everyone, during the month of October, £25.00 off my normal fee and donate it to Cancer UK.

Take the 28 day challenge but make it a life long change.  You will feel so much better for doing it.  The best way to commit is to think of all the things you hate about smoking and then list all of the things you will gain from stopping.  You can start November feeling healthier, happier and proud. 

Blogging

I am still getting used to blogging after several months.  Sometimes I forget and sometimes I am too busy.  And sometimes I am not sure what to blog that is important enough to share.  Everyone seems to have a different view of what the true use of a blog is and what it should reflect.

I have a very professional side and can give lots of advice to clients but I also like to reflect (even on a business blog) the fun side of enjoying life, like our cat sitting at the table hoping for a treat.  I guess at the end of the day, it's what you want it to be.  So I just hope people enjoy it and learn something useful.

Taking the time and get the balance back

I went on holiday to Greece.  It was fantastic.  We achieved that total relaxation you can only get going to some place warm without internet access and completely switch off from work.  Well now I'm back and having such a hard time getting back into my work routine while keeping my personal balance.

SO, I did what I tell my clients:  Wake up 1 hour early every morning for a week and use each hour to just clear out the clutter, plan your week, do your inbox reading each piece of paper only once.  It helps to sit at a big desk and make piles of action now, file, to do, weekend stuff, etc....  and then use one of those hours to get through it all.  It will make you feel back on track and back in control.

Remember to schedule in the down time as well (bath, read a book, go for a walk, meditate).  In a recent article I read about Joanna Lumley, she said every morning she stands outside (no matter what the weather) to ground herself.  I think that is a brilliant idea.  Good or bad weather, it is always good - if you know what I mean.

Good health.

Wave chair - isn't it beautiful and inspirational?

This is my new wave chair and I love it.  It's great on my admin days when I have to sit at my desk for a few hours (remembering to take regular breaks).  It is great for your posture and building your core support.  I highly recommend it. 

For those who don't know correct positioning at your desk, the main guidelines are as follows:

1. Eyebrows should be level with the top of your computer screen.
2. Feet should be on the floor and the height adjusted so your knees are just slightly slower than your hips.
3. Arms should be "L" shaped so it's not too far flexed in either an up or down wrist.
4. You should sit close enough to your desk so you don't have to over reach for items on it (particularly the phone).

Good health to all.