Last night I went to visit a trainer called Jen Tiller. We talked about lots of things: NLP, training, Reiki, EFT and Buteyko breathing technique. It's not a therapy I knew much about but it sounds very interesting.
One of the few complementary therapies approved for treatment of asthma (and yes, I am an asthmatic, have been since I was a baby) and therefore may be something I could use.
My asthma isn't bad these days, but even so if I could reduce my reliance on the inhalers I use, it has to be a good thing. I'll find out more and report back.
I must mention Jen's cat - a young siamese called Maximus Nautius (I think). Well he certainly was a character: not only did he decide to attack the sofa cushions, but he did this through back flips and stealth attacks that were, to say the least, distracting. And when he discovered the laces on my boots...
I'm hoping to have some of Jen's products on my site soon, especially her wonderful motivation posters and some meditation type audio tracks. I'll update on here when I have them ready.
Friday 27 February 2009
Thursday 26 February 2009
Teacherdate
As Trainerdate has been so successful, it seemed highly logical to look at a dating site for teachers.
Teacherdate is UK based, aimed at those in the teaching profession. The good thing is that the Teacher and Trainer databases have cross members, so those with common interests in learning, even if not in the same profession, can find each other.
I posted an article about this on a writers circle too, so I just might start 'authordate' at some time as well.
Teacherdate is UK based, aimed at those in the teaching profession. The good thing is that the Teacher and Trainer databases have cross members, so those with common interests in learning, even if not in the same profession, can find each other.
I posted an article about this on a writers circle too, so I just might start 'authordate' at some time as well.
Friday 20 February 2009
Giving up smoking
My friend in Ireland is a serial smoker. She is also a serial quitter. But last month her husband had a heart attack and they laid the blame at the feet of cigarettes.
No surprise then that she, her husband and her adult son have decided to quit together. Imagine - a household with all three of them giving up smoking at the same time!
She's given up before, but usually some stressful situation or other has triggered the start of smoking again. Sometimes not even stress, sometimes it was a social event such as a family wedding, or just 'the girls' out for the night, or just the fact that she fancied a smoke.
But she's always wanted to quit, knowing that it's not good for anyone's health. What could I do, tucked away in England? Well, it's obvious really, I bought her the 'quit smoking in 28 days or less' programme of course.
After the first few days I asked her how it was going. She said it was OK - a bit 'supercillious', but that actually she kept going back to it and that it helped her keep on track.
She's quite a strong minded lady my friend, so I'm sure that she will do it this time. When I've nudged her about giving up smoking before, she basically hasn't wanted to, but this time? This time, I think, given the help of the programme and the best motivation in the world (the health of her family), I think she will do it.
I'll keep you posted.
No surprise then that she, her husband and her adult son have decided to quit together. Imagine - a household with all three of them giving up smoking at the same time!
She's given up before, but usually some stressful situation or other has triggered the start of smoking again. Sometimes not even stress, sometimes it was a social event such as a family wedding, or just 'the girls' out for the night, or just the fact that she fancied a smoke.
But she's always wanted to quit, knowing that it's not good for anyone's health. What could I do, tucked away in England? Well, it's obvious really, I bought her the 'quit smoking in 28 days or less' programme of course.
After the first few days I asked her how it was going. She said it was OK - a bit 'supercillious', but that actually she kept going back to it and that it helped her keep on track.
She's quite a strong minded lady my friend, so I'm sure that she will do it this time. When I've nudged her about giving up smoking before, she basically hasn't wanted to, but this time? This time, I think, given the help of the programme and the best motivation in the world (the health of her family), I think she will do it.
I'll keep you posted.
Monday 2 February 2009
Healthy Chococlate
Well, my latest exploration to self-development is looking at increasing my anti-oxidant intake via... chocolate!
And a business opportunity too! www.coolchoc.com - if you want to know more, contact me. The chocolates DO taste good!
Meanwhile, I have spent lunchtime today exploring the town in the snow. Lots of pictures here: http://snipurl.com/b5sj8
And a business opportunity too! www.coolchoc.com - if you want to know more, contact me. The chocolates DO taste good!
Meanwhile, I have spent lunchtime today exploring the town in the snow. Lots of pictures here: http://snipurl.com/b5sj8
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