Conscious or subconscious thought patterns Mental functions can be either conscious or subconscious. The conscious mind consists of thoughts you are easily aware of. They take place when you’re awake and choose to apply purposeful attention to what is happening and what you want. The subconscious mind consists of everything else such as habits, reflexes,…
While the UK Summer broke more records than most Olympics in terms of how hot this country got, the cold season has finally arrived: grey skies, frequent soggy rain, the crackle of radiators, and more tea and coffee to sip trying to feel a warmth from the inside that warm socks in my drawers. I…
Last month I wrote this blog for Psychology Tomorrow site in New York. I came across the magazine by chance and right away loved the form, style and the combination of the art and psychology in it. It’s so inviting and stimulating. I invite you to check it out for yourself. Be inspired. Be moved.…
Techniques for decision making If you chase two rabbits, both will escape. Unknown author Decision making is nothing more than mental processes that helps us select a course of action or belief state. Every decision making process whether conscious or unconscious will produce a specific and final choice at any given time, though some choices…
For centries many cultures believed in signs. For example native American Indians viewed all things (living and dead) as having a spirit and a meaning. Listening to the signs was an integral part of Indian life. I have never tried this out for myself, though on many occasions I experienced a deep feeling, call it…
I’m preparing a business school seminar at the moment and I notice that I am slightly procrastinating with it. Partly i have been busy with other projects and partly the creative, inspiring streak has not hit me yet. I’m aware something is percolating in the back of my mind and I’m expecting that awesome genius…
Having worked with speakers on Ted, G8 and other key talk platforms, I would like to share with my blog readers some of the key lessons that emerge from coaching people to develop their stories and talks when you aim to inspire, involve, attract and win support and funding. Key things to consider for speakers…
I have had a tremendously nice response to my Open your eyes and see what is post. Thank you! I’d like to follow that up with further thoughts and tip for those of you who might have read that and thought “Gee, ok. Maybe I do want to make some changes in my life.” The information…