Exploring stress

Three-quarters of us are suffering from ‘stress’ right now today. But what exactly does this mean? What is stress? What are your stresses, as opposed to other people’s? What’s stress like for you? Our NLP life coach Shelley Edwards asks you to take some time out, grab a pen and paper, then sit down to…

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all the ingredients needed for healthy weight loss

Put on weight, been less active and drunk too much in lockdown? You and so many others! With the change in the weather and nights drawing in, September is the perfect time to review and refocus. It’s a bit like New Year – but without all the tinsel and palaver. And this year in particular,…

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why everyone needs a coach

‘Everyone needs a coach… We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.’ So said Bill Gates in a TED Talk in May 2013. And if the man who built the multimillion Microsoft empire swears by coaching, then who are we to argue! It’s not just athletes, celebs and executives who…

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Fending off dementia

New research has identified 12 ways our lifestyles influence how we age… [swpm_protected for=”4″ format_protected_msg=”1”] If you want to hold back the years and keep your brain sharp, here are 12 factors that scientists have now discovered can play a role in the onset of dementia. The study, conducted at UCL and published by the…

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Using ho’oponopono to diffuse your anger

What do you do when you feel irritated or angry? The kind of situation where it’s impossible or inappropriate to express how you feel. A family dynamic you have no control over, a boss who is demanding and illogical in their demands, a feud or longterm disagreement that rumbles between you and a loved one,…

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couple fighting rather than handling a conflict well

The past few months have been pretty intense, cooped up at home with our families. How have you done? How well have you managed tensions and arguments with your loved ones or work colleagues? Our NLP practitioner Shelley Edwards offers some pearls of wisdom on conflict. Read on if you usually avoid it, or you…

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Nadi shodhana or alternate nostril breathing

Shelley Edwards, The Natural Health Hub’s NLP practitioner, yoga instructor and weight loss mentoring coach, introduces a favourite breathing technique to de-clutter and focus the mind: nadi shodhana or alternate nostril breathing. Nadi is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘channel’ or ‘flow’ and  shodhana means ‘purification’ so this wonderful breathing exercise clears the mind and body…

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How to turn off that inner voice that's critical and negative, and think positive

How many times have you held yourself back in life by demons inside your head? That negative inner voice that tells you you’re not good enough, you can’t do something or something about yourself is ugly or stupid. Here are some simple tips on how to minimise negative self-talk, and turn on the power of…

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Be at your best more often

The Hub’s NLP practitioner and life coach Shelley Edwards is all for living life to the full – and one of the key ingredients of that, she says, is the ability to be at your best more often. Of course you’re going to have your down days and times when you’re a bit under par,…

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cognitive behavioural therapy

Our NLP life coach and weight loss mentoring coach Shelley Edwards says don’t beat yourself up right now – it’s exceptional times, who knows what’s round the corner! To stay sane and grounded never has it been more important to just LIVE FOR TODAY – here are Shelley’s 7 simple steps to do just that……

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