Monday, December 17, 2007

newsitems dec 07




Richard Walker For a better life!

Hi!

In this Issue

So you think you can't teach an old dog... ?

'For decades we have thought that the cognitive capacity of our brains is genetically determined, whereas it's now clear that it's a lifestyle choice. What we eat and drink, how we learn at school and what type of moods we have are all crucial,' says David Horne, a business lecturer at the University of Central Lancaster, and authority on thinking and learning.

'Teach Yourself Training Your Brain' gives a wide range of suggestions, including cuddling a baby, cheating at school, reading out loud and doing your university degree in business studies. Co-authors Terry Horne and Simon Wootton say their recommendations are based on and backed by the latest research by leading experts around the world.

'People can make lifestyle choices that will not only prevent what used to be seen as an inevitable decline in cognitive [ability] after the age of 17 - something that IQ tests seemed to bear out - but will constantly increase our cognitive capacity throughout our adult lives. Our far-reaching suggestions will empower people to develop their cognitive capacity or just let it decline.'


Upcoming events and featured article

Training

Practitioner Foundation Training in Clinical Hypnosis One weekend in three (approx), starting 26 Jan 08. Book now and save! More details

NLP and Time Line Therapy Practitioner
Now booking for Feb 08. More details here.

Learn Time Line Therapy Techniques
to add to your NLP skills! 28&29 Feb 08 - call Richard to find out more.

Featured article
How to get testmonials, by Bernadette Doyle of Client Magnets. See article at my newsletter weblog.


In brief...

Harassment or uncivil treatment of women at work is bad not only for female employees, but for the productivity of the whole organisation. More

When we praise a child, our wording can either be specific (e.g. "You did a good job drawing") or generic (e.g. "You are a good drawer"). Research shows that this makes a big difference to children's motivation when things go wrong. More

Blame Dad It's thanks to Dad that girls are more cautious than boys - not just biology. More

Unhealthy alliance Drug Companies and the EU will render health supplements useless. Together they will set limits that make carrots and brazil nuts look dangerous. More


It's a good time to plan a New Year!
NLPConf

Brr! Bit chilly recently! Why not make that decision now to follow up your interest in hypnosis? Our Practitioner Foundation course is going from strength to to strength, with the next one scheduled for January. I'll even give you a 10% Christmas discount on any training booked before 25th Dec!

Did you know that the BMA (British Medical Association) approved hypnosis as 'orthodox' treatment, as opposed to 'alternative' or 'complementary'? In 1955 the BMA advised that 'all physicians and medical students receive fundamental training in hypnosis.'

And don't miss out on the next NLP Practitioner booking now for Feb 08! Enjoy this issue's fascinating news items and have a Happy Christmas and New Year!

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