Are you guilty of letting your monthly spending pass you by without enough attention? Are you struggling to keep track of your finances? Are your finances creating worries, big or small, in the back of your head, which are holding your back in lifestyle decisions?
Read MoreCognitive Hypnotherapist and coach, Kirsty Hanley has transformed her life, from letting fear define who she was, to connecting into the power of fear, breaking out of her thinking, and living her life without being ruled by fear. Let's question ... What is stopping us from breaking out of our thinking? Who would you be if you let go of your fears? Who would you be if you believed in yourself more?
Read MoreContinuing on our self-defence theme ahead of our Self Defence Workshop this Sunday, this video for us highlights the raw intensity of an attack and just how important it is to be prepared. As the people behind Fight Science question, let’s say that you are checking your mobile phone when someone suddenly grabs hold of your arms to drag you around the corner. How do you defend yourself? What are the best self defence moves or techniques for that moment of time? If you are a woman what would you do?
Read MoreWatching this video has made us super excited for our self defence class next Sunday, on 5th November. We want to have a go !As these women show, self defence is something you have to be prepared for. It can seem alien and daunting, but a bit of practice will boost your confidence and awareness immensely. With just a few pointers, you can switch from being unprepared and quite defenceless, to a more fearless opponent, determined to get away from a threatening situation.
Read MoreOne of our favourite love and relationship gurus, Matthew Hussey, explores 6 behaviours which he believes put tensions and strains on our relationships...
Read MoreIf you want to check in on traditional forms of etiquette that you can act by today, this is a helpful video for you. By all means, everyone is unique, and some rules are more important than others. It’s not about fitting stereotypes when it comes to etiquette. And it’s certainly not about being a “lady”. Etiquette is a form of respect and, there’s no denying, it can give you confidence.
Read MoreIn our competitive, cut-throat world, there’s often very little room for quiet. Be it in the boardroom, at parties, out at restaurants and social gatherings, more often than not it can become a competition of voices, every person in a pseudo battle of being an extrovert. It can sometimes seem that taking on, amping up, or making the most of your extrovert persona is the only way to get ahead and get noticed. Susan Cain is championing, however, the importance of introverts. Take a read of her book, or listen to her talk, and see how you could change your perspective on the power of introverts.
Read MoreAhead of The Merit Club's first Life Drawing Class, this Wednesday 18th October, we thought we would treat you to some inspiring nuggets of artistic wisdom, with a few tips and pointers of how to make the most of your drawing skills.
Read MoreSimon Sinek, trained ethnographer and the author of Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, always gives gripping and insightful talks and this one is no exception, taking on the importance of trust in people and in businesses alike.
Read MoreStruggling to get to sleep? Over-burdened with thoughts and worries? Or, looking for an introduction into meditation cost-free and in the comfort of your own home? This video could be the one for you.
Read MoreCounting down 5 seconds is all you need to take control back, and take action. In this motivational video, This One Brain Hack Backed by Science Will Change Your Life. Here’s How Mel Robbins (commentator, television host, life coach, author, and motivational speaker) draws upon her findings from her groundbreaking book and explains how 5 seconds is the most powerful tool to turn your life around.You’ve got to stop thinking and start living before the system in your head stops you.
Read MoreSimon Sinek faces up to the reality of leadership in the workplace; something that is so important to the progression and success of companies, but a key skill that is often being taken for granted and not nurtured and trained effectively. Often people may rise up the ranks in companies and in turn take on leadership roles, without ever being taught skills of what it truly takes to be a good leader. With employees under such pressure to perform and succeed, in unstable working environments where people are being laid off and financial strains are increasing, it perhaps comes as little surprise that fears, selfishness, and guarded perspectives are being cultivated, in which empathetic leadership is subsequently ignored. But how will these working environments help companies grow, succeed, and rise out of difficulties long term?
Read MoreStruggling to focus? Is it much surprise when our priorities are constantly being tugged in all directions, priorities which can easily become confused and muddled amongst the stress and strains of everyday life and immediate tasks. Brendon Burchard uncovers the pitfalls and challenges we all face in staying focused and how to solve them.
Read MoreToronto-based artist Callen Schaub invites CBC Arts into his studio to reveal the fascinating ways in which he uses swinging troughs, paint can pendulums, and bicycle parts to create abstract paintings.
Read MoreIn need of a power boost and some inspiration for your next move? Look to the Law of Attraction Coaching Channel. Jim Rohn addresses the questions you need to ask yourself in order to develop your dream strategy.
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