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MINDSi's NEW BLOG

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:54:39 +0200

Please go to our new Blog at http://mindsionline.blogspot.com/

We will no longer be posting here.

Thank you.

Gavin
www.mindsionline.com

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NEW MINDSi BLOG

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:27:03 +0200

Hi Guys

Just to let you know that we are now using a NEW blog. You will find this at http://mindsionline.blogspot.com/

We will shortly be adding a link direct from the main MINDSi website, but in the meantime to ensure that you get all the latest news from MINDSi, why not subscribe?

Hope that you like the new look.

Have a great weekend,

Gavin
www.MINDSionline.com

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Watch This Space!

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:11:53 +0200

The new project is progressing well. The new blog is now complete, as well as the Discussion Forum. Final touches are being put to the website and the Launch Party in nearly finalised.

How exciting. The Herald have also promised to do a feature.

Will let you know more very, very soon.

Gavin
www.mindsionline.com

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Destiny

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:39:49 +0200

The Choices We make, Not The Chances We Take, Determine Our Destiny.

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Get Ready For Lift Off!!

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:12:29 +0200

With Jessica gone, I have been busy working on my next project. This will arrive shortly and will be a unique and groundbreaking brand new company within the South West.

Finishing touches are being put to the Website and the Launch Party is being planned.

Keep watching this space for the exciting news!

Have a great Easter.

Gavin
www.mindsionline.com

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FOR SALE - NLP Training Series 20 CD Set

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:35:39 +0200

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This extensive CD is the complete NLP Practitioner material.

You can listen to it in your car, home or office allowing you to immediately experience the powerful basic principles and techniques of Neuro Linguistic Programming.

The use of this material makes learning and applying NLP easy and enjoyable.

This set is also an excellent review program for people already certified as NLP Practitioners or NLP Trainers.

Covered in this collection are:

NLP applications for:
Business, Sales and Communication
Therapy and Relationships
Personal Growth and Change
Education and Learning

An introduction to NLP:
What is NLP?
A Brief History of NLP
The Empowering Beliefs of NLP
Determining Your Outcome

Enhancing Your Sensory Acuity:
Increasing Your Sensory Awareness
Learning How to Really See

Creating Rapport:
The 4 Indicators of rapport
Pacing and Leading
Matching and Mirroring
Group Rapport

Submodalities of Change:
Using Universals and Drivers to Enhance Effectiveness
Changing Preferences
Swish patterns
Overlap

Representational Systems:
Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic and Auditory Digital
Noticing and Using Predicates
Eye Accessing and Eye Patterns

Language Pattern of NLP:
The Power of Presuppsitions
The Hierarchy of Ideas - Chunking
The Milton Model - Ambiguity
The Power of Utilization
The Meta Model - Specifity
Modal Operators and Nominilizations
Multiple Embedded Metaphors
Learning and Spelling Strategies

Reframing:
Context Reframe
Meaning Reframe
The Visual Squash
Parts of the Unconscious Mind
Methods for Integrating Parts
An NLP Model of Therapy
Resolving Phobic Behaviour
NLP Negotiation Model

Introduction to Time Line Therapy

Putting It All Together

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Non-catastrophe Managers

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:49:59 +0200

"The most elegant forms of managerial decisions involve problems that never have to be solved because they are prevented from occurring. They are anticipated and sidestepped.

Oddly, there is greater appreciation for a manager who can step in and cope with a problem after it happens, than one who can make it not happen. Coping is visible and dramatic. Prevention is unpopular, because it usually means challenging something that is not yet failing; it is thankless, because the only testimony of it's effectiveness is a non-event.

Even so, the deliberate non-catastrophe is one of the most impressive contributions a manager can make"

Jessica x
www.mindsionline.com

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Passion

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:33:09 +0200

Give me one person with passion, rather than forty people that are merely interested.

Jessica x
www.mindsionline.com

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The Mentalist

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:23:02 +0100

So who watched Channel Five's new show The Mentalist last night. It is basically about a former fake psychic (aren't they all!) who now works with the police to solve crimes. He basically uses a combination of reading people's body language and something called "cold reading". There are also a few magic tricks thrown in for good measure. It's great stuff - watch it.

And if you want to learn about reading body language or cold reading, then give MINDSi a call about attending one of our courses.

Bye for now.

Jessica x
www.mindsionline.com

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What I learnt today!!

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:51:54 +0100

Well apart from a couple of great posts from Jessica (below) (and yes I did manage to High Five three people today - although the old lady at the bus stop thought I was barmby; but she wasn't as suprised as the cashier at Tescos!)), I also learnt something else - and this quote I come across best sums it up - let it be a warning to all of you who get caught up in office politics -

"In a working man's life, a tie is a noose, and inverted though it is, it will hang a man nonetheless if he is not careful".

Think about it and have a great weekend.

Gavin
www.mindsionline.com

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Things To Do Today

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:27:29 +0100

Hi guys

Here are 5 things that I want all of you to try today.

1. Approach and start a conversation with 5 strangers.

2. Phone an old friend, just to see how they are.

3. Eat something that you have never eaten before.

4. Wear something unusual and see how many people compliment you.

5. Give at least 3 people you know a High Five.

Why do these things? Because they will all make you feel good and it is breaking the mould by doing something unusual. Have fun, live a little and see what happens.

Bye for now,

Jessica x
www.mindsionline.com

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Opportunities Quotes!

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:40:31 +0100

"Opportunities are never lost; someone will take the one you miss".

"I was seldom able to see an opportunity until it had ceased to be one".

Gavin
www.mindsionline.com

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Groundhog Day

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:34:30 +0100

Hey Guys

So, let me ask you a quetion please - if you could take a risk and do one thing in you life and you could be gauranteed that it would be a huge success and you would be happy forever, what would it be and why?

Now, here is a second question - so, what is stopping you from doing this and why?

Now, I meet lots of people who are frustrated with their jobs, their home life, the weather, etc, etc yet they aslo tell me that they are open minded, that they like adventure and excitement. Yet these are the very same people who have been in the same job for years, have the same circle of friends, do the same thing week in / week out, watch the same TV programmes, eat the same meals, go to the same places. Boring, Boring, Boring!! Life is for living, Life is about excitement and opening your eyes to new things. How do you know what is out there if you don't take a risk? You never know, you might just like what you find.

Bye for now and have a great, and exciting, weekend.

Jessica x
www.mindsionline.com

PS. Well done to Gavin for achieving his re-accreditation in PRINCE 2.

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How Many Days?

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:28:25 +0100

Hey Guys,

Here is a question for you and I want you to answer this really, really quickly without trying to work it out, ok? - how many days does the average Briton live for? Is it (a) tens of thousands? (b) hundreds of thousands? (c) one million or (d) one billion?

Well guess what - the answer is in fact (a).

Only 25,381 days to be precise.

25,381 days - not very much is it? 25,381 days to achieve your dreams, make friends, find your true love, have children and live life.

So what are you waiting for? Enjoy every single day, seize every possible opportunity and have fun - starting NOW!

Have a great weekend.

Jessica x
www.mindsionline.com

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The Magic Of Body Language

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:30:13 +0100

"The average person looks without seeing, listens without hearing, touches without feeling, moves without physical awareness and talks without thinking" - Leaonardo da Vinci

Did you know that an amazing 55% of the meaning of any message comes from the VISUAL body language that is displayed (ie. posture, facial expressions, gestures, position of feet).

38% of the meaning of any message comes from the non-verbal element of speech (vocal) - which means the way in which words are delivered (ie. the tone of voice, the loudness, the pace).

Whilst only 7% of the meaning of message comes from the actual words.

So, think about that for a minute. It is not what you say but how you say it. Also goes to prove that face to face contact is far more effective than email, blogs(!!!) or the telephone for getting a successful message across.

Also, by reading other's body language you can find out what they really mean behind the words. It's fascinating. Email me at info@mindsionline.com if you want to know more.

Have a great weekend,

Gavin
www.mindsionline.com

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Sports Motivation

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:41:46 +0100

Hi guys

I am just about to issue our first Sports Motivation newsletter. If you are interested, please drop me an email at info@mindsionline.com and I will add you to our distribution list.

Have a great day,

Jessica x
www.mindsionline.com

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Breathless

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:06:25 +0100

Life is not about the amount of breaths you take, it's about the moments that take your breath away.

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Sporting Excellence - It's All In The Mind

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:34:12 +0100

Hi guys

Today I have been running a sports workshop in Glasgow for Scotland's elite young sports stars of the future. We focused on the importance of mental preparation, visualising your success, confident body language, controlled aggression, relaxation techniques and focus. We also spent time talking about Team work and how your own mood / behaviour / attitude can significantly influence your team mates and opponents in both positive and negative ways.

It was a fantastic day.

Jessica x
www.mindsionline.com

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21 Tot Tips To Improve Your Life NOW!

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:59:15 +0100

Great Advice

ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

FOUR. When you say, 'I love you,' mean it.

FIVE. When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye.

SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.

EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.

NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.

TEN. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.

TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.

THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?'

FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

FIFTEEN. Say 'bless you' when you hear someone sneeze.

SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.

EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.

TWENTY- ONE. Spend some time alone.

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Follow MINDSi on Twitter

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:36:10 +0100

MINDSi are now on Twitter. So for latest news and updates on what we are upto please follow us at: http://twitter.com/MINDSi

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More Info on Just For Girls

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:36:55 +0100

Hi Girls

Here is a bit more information on my Just For Girls workshops:

Supercharge your love life. It’s about choice and it’s about you. This amazing day will astound and give you the secrets of attracting the right man and politely rejecting the wrong man.

Course content:

* Personal Impact Assessment – A chance to identify your strengths and areas for improvement with men.
* The Inner Mind – Ensuring you have the right state of mind to find love.
* Style – Advice from our style guru on how to maximise your look.
* Body language – Learn the magic of body language and how to use it to your advantage.
* Confidence – Learn the secrets of supreme self confidence.
* Rapport – The vital ingredient. If you don’t have this, you crash and burn.
* Myths of dating – Explore the misunderstanding about men and dating.
* Kino – The importance of touch. A hugely important and successful technique.
* The Perfect Date – What is it?
* Live Practice – An opportunity to put into practice what you have learnt.
* Question Time - An open forum and a chance to ask any questions

Plus a Free Mind Coaching CD

This workshop is for every girl out there looking for Mr Right. So why not contact me now to sign up.

Jessica x
www.mindsionline.com

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Just For Girls Workshops

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:43:21 +0100

Hi Guys

I am back from skiing in the French Alps. I loved it and the break did me good. Anyway I am now back in the UK and developing my workshops aimed specifically for girls about confidence, image, style, body language and communication. I am running these throughout the UK, so if you are interested give either Gavin or myself a call.

Have a lovely weekend,

Jessica
www.mindsionline.com

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What are you missing out on?

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:57:44 +0100

A man sat at a subway station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, about one thousand people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.

Three minutes went by and a middle aged man noticed there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds, but then hurried on to meet his schedule.

A minute later, the violinist received his first dollar: a woman threw the money without stopping.

A few minutes later, someone leaned against the wall to listen to him, but the man looked at his watch and started to walk again. Clearly he was late for work.

The one who paid the most attention was a 3 year old boy. His mother dragged him along, but the kid stopped to look at the violinist. Finally the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk turning his head all the time. This was repeated by several other children. All the parents, without exception, forced them to move on.

During the 45 minutes the musician played, only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money but continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. When he finished playing no one noticed. No one applauded.

No one knew this but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars.

Two days before his playing in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out at a theater in Boston where seats average $100.

This is a true story. Joshua Bell playing incognito was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, tastes and priorities of people. The outlines were: in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour: Do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?

One of the possible conclusions could be:
If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever written, how many other things are we missing?

Gavin
www.mindsionline.com

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Euphoria and Jean Paul Gaultier

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:00:41 +0100

The 5 senses - what amazing things. The most powerful for me is the sense of smell, mind you with a nose the size of mine it is no wonder.

So what is your favourite smell of the moment? For me it is definatley the perfume Euphoria by Calvin Klein - gorgeous, just like the girl I know that wears it. Oh and her favourite smell - Jean Paul Gaultier! I must get some!!

Anyway, what's your favourite smell?

Gavin
www.mindsionline.com

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Sale! Sale! Sale!

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:26:46 +0100

MINDSi are having a sale. All of our Hypnosis CDs are now half price. Tell us what you want, what you really, really want, and you can save a small fortune. Also, special discounts on all one to one Hypnotherapy sessions. So come on - this won't last forever.

See Gavin in Plymouth or Jessica in Glasgow - NOW!

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WOW! Inspirational

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:04:53 +0100

Guys, I came across this late last night and thought that I just had to share it with you. Some of you will probably already be aware of it, particularly if you used to be in the scouts or cubs when you were younger. It is the last message ever sent from from Lord Baden Powell, the founder of the scout movement, to all of his scouts. Have a read of this and spend a few moments thinking about it please.

"I believe that God put us in this jolly world to be happy and enjoy life. Happiness doesn't come from being rich, nor merely from being successful in your career, nor by self-indulgence. One step towards happiness is to make yourself healthy and strong while you are a boy, so that you can be useful and so can enjoy life when you are a man.

Nature study will show you how full of beautiful and wonderful things God has made the world for you to enjoy. Be contented with what you have got and make the best of it. Look on the bright side of things instead of the gloomy one.

But the real way to get happiness is by giving out happiness to other people. Try and leave this world a little better than you found it and when your turn come to die, you can die happy in feeling that at any rate you have not wasted your time but have done your best"

Bye for now,

Gavin
www.mindsionline.com

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Great Advice

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:30:02 +0100

ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

FOUR. When you say, 'I love you,' mean it.

FIVE. When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye.

SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.

EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.

NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.

TEN. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.

TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.

THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?'

FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

FIFTEEN. Say 'bless you' when you hear someone sneeze.

SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.

EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.

TWENTY- ONE. Spend some time alone.

www.mindsionline.com

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Hey, don't know what to do?

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:40:55 +0100

Gavin says "Just Do It"!!!!

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New Year Resolutions

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:44:24 +0100

It's nearly that time. So, have you been thinking about them yet? Did you know that 86% of people break their New Year Resolutions by mid-January?

So, what you can you do to make these resolutions stick? Well take a look at this website www.mindsionline.com to see how we can help - or attend our "New Year, New You" workshop.

Turn your dreams into reality.

Have a great day.

Jessica and Gavin

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Diamonds or Stones

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:10:46 +0200

Never take someone for granted.....hold special people close to your heart....because you might wake up one day and realise that you have lost a diamond whilst you were too busy collecting stones.

Gavin
www.mindsionline.com

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