The start of 2022 was surprisingly busy for me, personally and professionally. Well, there is still time to write my '2022 rewind and reflection' post and share it with you. ^_^ 2022 started with a lot of promises. The Australian border finally 'opened' in March 2022, and Airlines were gearing up to put all the... Continue Reading →
My daughter has been interested in dancing when she was very young. Still, at the age of 16, she dances a lot and enjoys her performing arts education. If you have artistic kids, then you would probably know the 'pressure' to train them and discover their talent early. This pressure comes from peers (peer students... Continue Reading →
One thing we have all got more used to since COVID is the convenience of communication through the Internet. We use all sorts of online meeting platforms. I have used Skype, Google Meet, Zoom, Teams and Facetime. I joined numerous virtual online seminars that I wouldn't have joined if it was not online. I even... Continue Reading →
Do you procrastinate? In my life coaching experience, the #1 top reason why people cannot perform is not about capability. You can easily improve your skills and knowledge by studying. The #1 top reason why people cannot perform is that people procrastinate! Procrastination is endemic in the human population. So, if you procrastinate, then don't... Continue Reading →
Key takeaways: be time smart, use your brain power and boost your performance;let a mentor/coach guide you through your career and life journey; small investment but huge return. 4. Be smart and efficient at time management: we all have the same 24 hours a day, so literally you cannot manage your time! If one wants... Continue Reading →
Sunrise @ Manly Beach at 6.45am; it's such a blessing to have easy access to beach. #2 Take a good and longer break during the day: this break from work is different from those 10-mins 'micro' breaks. You can see this as a good break. I personally take two 20-mins breaks during my normal working... Continue Reading →
After living in this neighbourhood for 7 years, I just realised last month that this wonder place is within 10-mins of walking distance from my place! Hidden treasure, indeed! ^_< Now that we know how brain works, then how can we boost our work performance by using brain science? Rule #1. Limit the real 'focus... Continue Reading →
Another import aspect of brain function is how a brain processes 'input signals'. These signals can come through your eyes, ears and your skin. The more signals to process at any given time, the more 'tired' your brain becomes. In fact, your brain works like the CPU of your computer. The more apps you run... Continue Reading →
Humans are not born with a 'user's manual', so no wonder most of us don't know how to use our body. In the coming series of blog posts, I will share with you the 'secret manual' of using your brain to boost your performance. Life is fair and every one of us has the same... Continue Reading →
I met a girl in December 2018 mid-way on her journey to cycle from Brisbane to Sydney (about 1,000kms). A very tough journey for her and I was pretty sure she had been fighting her monster in her brain along the Pacific Highway to Sydney! Key takeaways: Negative talks to yourself is a default function... Continue Reading →
