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  Hi everyone, It’s Matt here, and I’m back to share some more tips with you. Today I’d like to discuss perception.  As mentioned last time, my specialist area is NLP – Neuro-Linguistic Programming, which is similar to CBT. A classic NLP phrase is: The map is not the territory.   This phrase means that everyone’s perception is different. Two people can look at the same thing and see something different. For example, you might look out of your kitchen window and immediately spot your neighbours bright red car, followed by a tree which is swaying in the wind. Whereas a friend or family member might look at seemingly the exact same view, but not even notice the car until you point it out to them. Another example, you could make someone a cup of tea, and while one person might rejoice at getting their caffeine fix, another might complain that it's not in their favourite cup and the tea is too milky.  It’s all about perception. Your mind can “delete” things th...

  Hey everyone! Welcome back to Stridi Towers. My name is Matt Lawrence and I’m an accredited NLP Coach (it’s similar to things like CBT), so I thought I’d share some life coaching tips. If you follow our Twitter feed , you’ll know we’ve been posting regular tips on wellbeing and, in particular, advice on getting a great night’s sleep.   So, I thought what better way to start the week than to produce a blog on tips for good sleep? The thing is, the modern world is full of amazing things but the downside is that this means there are more distractions.  I mean, hands up who has a TV in their bedroom? It’s not just TV though.  Our Smartphones are always pinging. Work is a 24/7 arrangement. Spare time is often at a minimum.   These issues can really affect our sleep, and many of us struggle to get to sleep, stay asleep or don’t feel refreshed in the morning. So, here’s five tips to get a great night’s sleep! Numero Uno: Either turn off your pho...

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Stridi Towers. Today we’re going to discuss the best ways to overcome that afternoon slump. We all know that feeling. Lunch was an hour ago.  We’re laying back in our chair, waiting for ideas to come to us. We haven’t touched that spreadsheet in front of us for the last ten minutes.  Our mind feels fuzzy. Our eyelids are heavy. We’re craving caffeine. Here’s five great ways to get the ideas flowing again:        1. Avoid caffeine. Drink water. Hydration is one of the best ways to revive a tired mind.    Whilst it may be tempting to turn to trusty tea or coffee, caffeine is a short-term fix which can cause other problems, such as interrupted sleep. Tea and coffee are also diuretics, meaning they actually increase dehydration. So, if your body is lacking in water, caffeine can be a counterproductive move. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to avoid hot drinks altogether. Organic herba...