Mind Design

24/06/2017

Interesting research into the treatment of phobias using NLP.

Objective To assess the effectiveness of a novel imaginal intervention for people with acrophobia. Methods The design was a randomized controlled trial with con

13/05/2016

http://www.wimp.com/what-hiking-does-to-the-brain-is-pretty-amazing/

The great outdoors might just be greater than you think. There are plenty of us who love to spend as many hours of the day outdoors as we can, and hiking is obviously quite healthy for the body,

19/04/2016

An interesting article about negotiation. Supports much of what NLP suggests you should do: http://www.businessinsider.com.au/richard-mullender-tips-for-listening-and-negotiating-in-business-2016-4?r=US&IR=T

Richard Mullender knows a bit about getting his...

16/04/2016

My latest book "The Champion" is out now! This is an essential guide for anyone who wants to compete in sport and do well, whether at a local club level or at an international level. The book provides you with the secrets that the best coaches use to develop talent and produce high performance athletes. It has information on:
• Strength and fitness training
• Nutrition
• Competition preparation
• Strategic skills development
• Develop speed and endurance
• Visual rehearsal
• Advanced NLP techniques
• Sports hypnosis and much more http://www.amazon.com/The-Champion-How-Mentally-Physically-ebook/dp/B01DLY5YPM

The Champion: How to be Mentally and Physically Fit to Win brings together all the information any sportsperson needs in order to train and perform at a high level in sport. It includes information on: • Strength and fitness training • Nutrition • Competition preparation & ...

06/04/2016

Mind Design is back in Christchurch and ready for business! Book your consultation today! http://mind-design.co.nz/content/about-us-mind-design-nlp-christchurch-consultancy

19/03/2015

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/johann-hari/the-real-cause-of-addicti_b_6506936.html

New evidence about addiction isn't just a challenge to us politically. It doesn't just force us to change our minds. It forces us to change our hearts....

12/01/2015

Interesting comment about Alcoholics Anonymous http://www.npr.org/2014/03/23/291405829/with-sobering-science-doctor-debunks-12-step-recovery

The approach made popular by Alcoholics Anonymous doesn't work for most people, according to psychiatrist Lance Dodes. In fact, he says, the steps can actually be harmful to the majority of addicts.

25/11/2014

Interesting TEDTalk about the importance of focus and perception, although people who know about sub-modalities won't be surprised by it. http://www.ted.com/talks/emily_balcetis_why_some_people_find_exercise_harder_than_others

Why do some people struggle more than others to keep off the pounds? Social psychologist Emily Balcetis shows research that addresses one of the many factors: Vision. In an informative talk, she shows how when it comes to fitness, some people quite literally see the world differently from others --…

23/05/2014

Raising some good questions about the role of war but his explanation touches only a small part of it, it seems http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGZMSmcuiXM

Civilians don't miss war. But soldiers often do. Journalist Sebastian Junger shares his experience embedded with American soldiers at Restrepo, an outpost in...

22/05/2014

Treating violence as a disease and discovering new cures http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZNrOzgNWf4

Physician Gary Slutkin spent a decade fighting tuberculosis, cholera and AIDS epidemics in Africa. When he returned to the United States, he thought he'd esc...

08/03/2014

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/give-and-take/201308/how-think-wise-person

Age and intelligence don't always bring better judgment

07/03/2014

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/slow-gains/201403/how-stick-good-habits-when-your-willpower-is-gone

The willpower muscle