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Books to Inspire you.
Achieve the Impossible. Our co-founder, Professor Greg Whyte OBE, learnt from an early age that the biggest obstacle in life was people telling him 'No, you can't'. But we all have the ability to achieve what others may tell you is impossible. Don't listen to them. Success is not a...
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10 benefits of meditation.
More and more people are discovering the benefits of meditation, and as it becomes more mainstream, the amount of research into meditation has also increased with some amazing results.By practicing meditation on a daily basis we can train our minds to focus on the present and redirect our thoughts. Meditation...
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Can you really transform your life, simply by changi...
Many inspirational people have been associated with the following quote over the years:“Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny.”It really doesn’t matter...
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Debunking diet myths
Every day people search the internet for the latest, fastest, best diet… and everyday people are uploading diets labeled the latest, fastest, best! The weight loss industry is worth £ billions, so it’s no surprise that there are hundreds and thousands of diets to choose from. With so many diets...
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Dealing with competition nerves
Competition provides us with mental and physical challenges and stimulation, but it also provides us with considerable uncertainty. When we dive into the pool, or kick the football towards the goal, the outcome is unknown. The stress that competition provides us is linked with this uncertainty of the outcome. Part...
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Exercise routines that you can do at home
Lockdown is here to stay. Well for now at least, and even when gyms open again there will be a number of restrictions in place that mean visiting the gym won't be the experience you are used to for a while. But it's always important to stay fit and healthy...
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Calm your thoughts and mind
It’s fair to say that we are currently experiencing a period in our lives that is placing us all under a lot more stress and tension… so it’s only natural that we are all getting worried and upset, more than normal.Being worried and getting upset from time to time is...
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Are all protein sources the same?
In order to answer this question we must first understand more about protein and the various protein compounds that make up proteins. Protein plays a major role in our bodies. It provides the structure of our muscles, bone, skin, and tissues, as well as the power to fuel the...
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Charlie Unwin - Episode 4 - Managing Your Bubble
Watch Episode 4 here Subscribe to the U Perform YouTube Channel to never miss an episode If you would prefer to read the text version of Charlie's latest vlog - check out the video transcript below Amy Williams: Welcome back everyone to the U Perform channel. I'm Amy Williams and...
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Charlie Unwin - Episode 3 - The Power of Positivity
Watch Episode 3 here Subscribe to the U Perform YouTube Channel If you would prefer to read the text version of Charlie's latest vlog - check out the video transcript below Amy Williams: Hello! it's Amy Williams here with Charlie Unwin for the U Perform channel. Thank you very much...
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