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My name is Paul Cox and for many years I have studied and practised techniques and strategies from an array of subjects, including Personal Development, Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. I have the skills and experience to assist you and your business.
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Welcome! This blog is a collection of articles on personal and professional development and other areas of interest. It's hoped that you will find these articles stimulating and useful.

The 3Rs of Remembering

October 8th, 2008 by admin

How well do you remember?

If you truly want to improve your memory you need to develop an active memory - not a passive one.

One of the main reasons we can have poor recall is we are sometimes lazy with our memory.

Would you expect to have strong biceps by walking into the gym, picking a dumb bell and doing one arm curl? Of course not! But this is what we do with our memory. We expect it to work well but don’t always do the initial effort required for good results. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Remember Names

August 28th, 2008 by admin

How well do you remember names?

If you’re like most people it’s unlikely this is one of your strengths. In fact after training people to improve their memory for many years I’ve discovered most people consider themselves to be poor at remembering names.
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5 Quick Ways to Relax

August 28th, 2008 by admin

Not everybody has the time to meditate for 20 or 30 minutes a day. Alternatively, why not invest around 5 minutes on a regular basis and use one of these quick techniques.
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10 Ways To Improve Your Memory

August 20th, 2007 by admin

Memory is a process involving the ability to REGISTER, RETAIN & RECALL information and knowledge. In the age of information a good memory is a necessity rather than a luxury. Memory always goes hand in hand with learning. A good memory provides many advantages in life, particularly in the areas of business, education, and in social situations. The ability to remember a name, a fact, a figure, or an important point at the right time can be of great advantage. In everyday life having a good memory means more convenience and time. The following 10 tips are designed to assist you to remember more effectively. Read the rest of this entry »

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8 Steps for Making a Change In Your Life

August 20th, 2007 by admin

1. Have a Plan
Studies reveal only a small number of people actually set goals and an even smaller number actually follow through. It’s much easier to get what you want if you have a target. Write down your goals. Brainstorm them at first - short and long-term goals. When you edit your goals notice if they fall into the important categories of life such as health, finances, relationships, education, career and recreation. Is there a balance of goals in these areas?

Integrate your goals into your everyday life. Goal setting is really nothing more than being conscious of the important areas of your life that aren’t working too well and taking some deliberate steps to improve these areas. Work out how you’re going to achieve these goals. What are the steps you can make in the short term? Read the rest of this entry »

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