Posted by: catalystonline on: April 28, 2009
Although Gordon Brown assures us Britain is well prepared to deal with an outbreak of Swine Flu, and the US seems to be not over concerned, I am always happier to take proactive action myself and there are some simple measures we can all take. They are not guaranteed to prevent you getting it, but [...]
Posted by: catalystonline on: February 21, 2009
Two of the commonest problems that procrastinators can face are an inability to prioritise and to keep getting stuck on perfection. Let’s look at how to tackle prioritising because unless you learn to get the main thing done before the hundreds of other more interesting things claim your attention you will be stuck in that [...]
Posted by: catalystonline on: December 21, 2008
I like to think of this as my ’Christmas Survival Guide’ and like my ‘Natural First Aid Kit’ it can be a real blessing at this time of year. So whatever ails you, I hope this helps.
With the best will in the world it is easy to overstretch and overstress yourself over the holiday period. Lots [...]
Posted by: catalystonline on: May 7, 2008
Whether modern life leaves you struggling to keep up, or just totally exhausted, the answer for many is being found not in a strong cup of coffee, but in brain-enhancing drugs that are completely legal.
This new generation of drugs are being used by professionals to cope with overwork and jet lag, students to pass [...]
Posted by: catalystonline on: April 4, 2008
I think that the relationship between money and happiness is one of the most interesting, most complicated, and most sensitive questions in the study of happiness. Studies show, unsurprisingly, that money’s impact on happiness is greatest when you have the least amount of money. But if you’re one of the lucky people who has [...]
Posted by: catalystonline on: March 13, 2008
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Planning on running in a marathon this year? As well as having the right shoes and a positive attitude, you might also want to consider adding probiotic supplements to your diet. Strenuous training can affect the immune system and make athletes more vulnerable to coughs and colds, but an Australian study has shown that taking [...]
Posted by: catalystonline on: February 27, 2008
Which do you have more faith in – a promise or a guarantee? My local supermarket was selling Easter eggs, row upon chocolately row of them when I saw one box proclaiming ‘we promise our Easter eggs are nut-free’. Now I am sure they are, but if you are allergic to peanuts would you rather [...]
Posted by: catalystonline on: February 24, 2008
What’s the upside? Do you make lemonade with your lemons or pull a face and bemoan the fact you never get life’s bowl of cherries? Being positive is not just cosmetic; it will attract better things to you and certainly make you more attractive to those around you – which is a good thing as [...]
