A few years ago, one December, in the beautiful surroundings of Romsey Abbey in Hampshire, England, there was a Christmas concert in aid of the charity, Gift of Sight, which helps with research into the prevention and treatment of blindness. The quality of our eyesight, as with other things in life, is something that we…
The 1970’s book ‘Ways of Seeing’ by John Berger is a short but fascinating insight into what you see in pictures. What you see in pictures may without you even realising it, be reflected back in the way that you approach work, study and communication. Seeing only half the picture can lead to you being…
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…
A question sometimes posed at music college auditions to budding young musicians is ‘who is your favourite composer?’ There’s no wrong or right answer here, as it’s always going to be a matter of personal taste. However, the manner in which that question is answered can give a good indication of a young person’s dedication…
Visualise for a moment, the goalkeeper who with no imminent danger, rushes his kick out of the penalty box, only to pass the ball straight to the opponent’s striker, who in a moment of footballing madness, simply rolls the ball along the ground, past the floundering keeper’s arms and into an empty net. Whilst such…
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…
As technology continues apace, more and more of what used to be done by humans has become the domain of the machine. From the automated supermarket checkout through to smart contracts and on-line banking, technology has helped us to transact more quickly and more easily…or has it? Unfortunately, for many, automation has provided more frustration…
In schools not so many moons ago, there were no computers… the television came out for special occasions like the opening of the Olympics…and iPads were something that you put on your face if you were unfortunate enough to be hit by a cricket ball during games. Fast forward to 2020 and how things have…
