The Science of Meditation

What if I told you there was a proven, simple way to reduce stress that we all have access to?

It’s time we spoke about meditation, brought it out of the shadows and discuss it’s use in managing stress.

Meditation is a practical, simple and cheap way of reducing psychological stress.

Reducing stress is important as part of a healthy lifestyle as a way of preventing stress related diseases and psychological issues (anxiety, depression).

You can also improve cognitive function, i.e make it more likely you’ll eat veggies than ice cream later on today!

So what are the types of meditation most commonly used?

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4 simple ways to 'level up' your health...

My clients have sparked amazing conversations this week about self-improvement.

So I thought I'd share.

Below are some rules that I teach every week.

Find a rule that you're currently breaking.

Try to live by that rule for a week or a month. Master it.

FOUR SIMPLE WAYS TO LEVEL UP YOUR HEALTH

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Want a Simple Guide to Calories?

Most people fail to understand calories, choosing to starve themselves in the classic "fad diet cycle"...

....drop calories, burn muscle mass, crave junk food, binge out, store fat, then wonder why they look worse year after year.

Calories are key when it comes to losing fat or building muscle, yet most people get confused and make mistakes.

I think the confusion arises because we expect what we eat to have a direct effect on how we look.

Eat less, lose fat, right?

Learn about the Goldilocks zone, optimal fat loss, maintaining muscle mass and revitalising your health.

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Here's why you keep skipping the gym...

Most people go from never training, straight to attempting to show up.

But what happens?

The schedule creaks, cracks and compromises.

Excuses sweet talk you into quitting as you drive home.

Not being prepared and procrastinating wastes potential workout time.

Then you quit.

Instead, take baby steps towards training becoming a regular part of your life.

Put yourself first, and ask for support from those around you.

Use this simple method to drop the excuses, see that you've failed to stay healthy...

...and DO something about it.

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Be productive, even when lazy….

In all of my training, healthy eating, reading and coaching clients, I've found one thing to give me the most powerful boost in energy.

I call this the 10 minute rule.

Here's the rule:

Go to work, for just 10 minutes, on a task you keep putting off

And this practice is what will help you improve the most, over time.

What do I mean by a task you keep putting off?

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How to control your emotions.

Not being in control of your emotions can have massive repercussions on your life.

Take, for example, the inability to manage your stress levels at work.

Say, somebody in your team does something wrong. Not catastrophic. But bad enough that you get reprimanded by your boss.

That will have a ripple effect in someone who is emotionally unstable. Leading them to feel MORE stress from their NORMAL workload later on that same day.

Sound familiar?

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How to Know You’re Lying to Yourself

Keep setting goals - never look at them again, never mind hit them
Sign up to a gym - never get off your arse and go train
Started at least one diet in the past 12 months - look the same if not worse
“like and share” motivational Facebook memes - don’t change your habits at all
Hate your life but share 1-2 social media posts per week showing you doing awesome shit
Understand meditation and mindfulness - but spend 3-5+ hrs per DAY on your phone (check the screen time app)
Know that massage and stretching is scientifically proven to improve aches & pains - choose to live in pain daily
Go to bed early for a good night’s rest - Wake up and go on phone immediately
Buy the best gym kit and supplements around - don’t have basic sleep/food/training consistency
Want to be a role model for your kids - constantly use them as an excuse why you “don’t have time” to be healthy
Want to have your own personal trainer or coach - claim you “can’t afford” it then spend £200-500 per month on going out (clothes, meals, booze…add it up)