6-diets, Week 2

The power of self-talk An interesting challenge which some of our volunteers have faced this week is the danger of self-talk. The way we rationalise our behaviours and then apply judgement. Our internal dialogue is powerful, but most of us aren’t even aware that its...

6 Diets – 1 week done

One week into our six week challenge and our brave volunteers are resolutely soldiering on with their diet plans. The first week of changing your nutrition habits is often the most difficult, it takes a lot of energy to resist the status quo and cravings tend to be...
Dursley Walking Festival

Dursley Walking Festival

Dursley walking festival is being held from Thursday 5th October through to Sunday 8th October. This is the 6th Dursley walking festival which has grown in size from 9 walks in its first festival in 2012 to in excess of 25 walks this year. The 2017 festival contains a...
Fire Season

Fire Season

Which element are you? You might remember a piece I wrote back in May introducing the various elements of Chinese Medicine. Back then we were in Wood season and I discussed the characteristics of both a Wood person, and the Wood season which coincides with Spring....

6 Weeks…6 Diets…

Six brave Courtyard team members undergo my six week nutrition challenge! These days, dietary advice is more confusing than ever. With everyone promoting the “best” diet, how do you know which one will be right for you? I’ve designed this challenge to help demystify...