Mike Lally

Determining exactly what the body language of a person is revealing requires an awareness of the characteristics the person being observed normally exhibits. This is often referred to in body language circles as a "general cluster" and is idiosyncratic of the person specifically being judged. It is unfortunately relatively simple to overlook these core attributes when assessing a person's body language and concluding what is meant. This is why many people jump to the wrong conclusions when asses

Switching off the conscious left-side of the brain, and switching on the creative right-side of the brain allows greater access to the subconscious. This is where the action really happens. Getting more in touch with the rhythm of life and away from cognitive or cortical processing could be a useful starting point to getting what you want and controlling pain.

Many of us are not particularly adept at observing, using, understanding and managing our emotions. This is even harder being English! So we steadfastly subdue the way we should feel in order to avoid openly exhibiting a lack of control. Unfortunately this kind of subjugation of the emotions can have serious ramifications overtime. At the extreme it is possible to become repressed with dulled senses. What can be done to overcome this tendency? Practice!

Sometimes most of us get a sense that we are not performing at our optimum best. With a bit of luck this feeling will not last throughout the day. However, if it does, well, that could be a day wasted. So, if you get out of bed on the wrong side wouldn't it be useful to have at your disposal a simple technique to immediately feel a sense of optimism? Follow this simple process and give yourself permission to go about your daily tasks feeling invigorated!

Consider this: we all read body language reasonably well. It is hard-wired and consistent with the evolution of the human species. How accurate the information extracted will naturally depend upon the individual concerned, but it is fair to say we have an in-built almost instinctual ability to read, review, analyze and then make a decision about what we are consciously and unconsciously observing. However, sometimes the obvious is extraordinarily elusive. Why does this happen?

What practical approach can you use to persuade people to agree and accept what you want them to think and do? And can these suggestions be used to turn an opponent into an ally? Of course, we philosophically and readily accept that it can't always be expected that we will get our own way, but this rarely helps in a given moment.

Knowing what you want is a simple but at times extraordinarily complex question. Being clear about this has a huge payoff. Of course the context and the seriousness of what is being considered must be fully understood. It should not be surprising to learn that many people can speedily tell you want they don't want, but struggle articulating what they truly do want. Perplexity, hesitancy, uncertainty and confusion seem to bewilder the imagination.

One of the things to be wary of when seeking advice in conversation is the quality of the response generally received. Additionally, we are all too aware that at times disagreement is experienced during conversation. Much heat is generated, energy is wasted, and the wires come down though basically it's nobody's fault. Always be mindful that relying on your own mind and considerable attributes will generally serve you so much better than seeking advice. That's the real prize. My advice? Know You

Consider the following question: What have you changed your mind about recently? Do you have a personal philosophy? If having a philosophical viewpoint is worthwhile then it becomes essential to reflect on your beliefs, particularly those that are not serving you. The big question: Do many of your beliefs have a payoff?

What prevents a person from getting to the place they would prefer to be? Basically fear; in particular fear of the unknown. Yet, some places are just states of mind. Of course, it doesn't help very much when we are told that most fears are just an illusion. It's obviously clear that you must Know Your Mind and take action.