Mirrors, signal, manoeuvre. Three simple, yet crucial, words. For anyone who drives, this phrase is drilled into our memory, helping us to keep safe on the roads long after we have passed our driving test. But the words ‘mirrors, signal, manoeuvre’ (MSM) have a far wider application beyond the steering wheel. One that could help…
Today, the number of ways to study are greater than ever. In addition to our schools, colleges and universities, we can study on the job, in seminars, lectures and workshops. Or we may turn to one of the increasing number of online resources or study apps. Failing that, there’s always the good old text book!…
Imagine this… A golfer walks onto the 18th tee, two shots clear of the nearest rival, championship in the bag. All that’s needed are two straight shots up the fairway and a simple putt on the green to lift the trophy. As he walks on to the tee, he knows that picking his usual club…
In everyday life, we perform simple movements such as lifting a coffee cup without much thought. However, understanding the muscular actions behind such seemingly simple tasks could help us in other aspects of work and life. Having a coffee To get more of a picture, let’s first look at what happens when we lift that…
Whether performing on stage, presenting a business pitch or competing in sporting events, the ability to know how to perform well is vital in getting the best out of ourselves and others. The ‘performance’ aspect of our lives can get lost in the routine of modern life. However, not being aware of how we can…
Ever been in this scenario?… You try something, you fail… You try that something again and you still fail…. You try once more and you either scrape through or you give up, because what you’re trying to achieve feels impossible! Going for goal One of the challenges with learning something or performing a task, whether…
It seems barely a moment since the 2016 Rio Olympics, but looking back at them, there were some simply stunning feats of human endeavour. Amongst all of the medals, there were some real tests of character; Mo Farrah falling during the 10,000 metres final and Jason Kenny having to cope with the pressure of two…
