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How aware are you of breathing? Rebecca Dennis explains why the answer to that question should be ‘very’. Rebecca...
10 best ways to good night sleep You might not be able to control all of the factors that...
Manifest your dreams by Cissi Williams
How can we learn to listen to our soul, so that we can be guided by our own unique,...
From one goddess to another by Mel Wells
Love food? That’s a good thing, says Mel Wells in her new book The Goddess Revolution, who wants us...
No-one’s coming by Kute Blackson
It might sound like a bad thing, but the good news is the rescue squad is inside of you!...
The courage to be creative by Doreen Virtue
Legendary New Age author Doreen Virtue is back with a new book which encourages us to get creative. Here...
Happy in your work? by The Best You
At the start of 2016, The Best You performed a survey of attitudes to work of people throughout the...
The Spiritualism of Conan Doyle by Matt Wingett
As he prepares to crowdfund a new book on the Spiritualist beliefs of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author Matt...
You are what you write by Julia McCutchen
Ever pondered the power of the written word? Well, perhaps the most powerful words come from within – Julia...
Sunshine Girl by Rachel Kelly
In her new book, The Best You contributor Rachel Kelly shares her approach to keeping her depression at bay,...
Inspired Moments by The Best You
With our recent and upcoming seminar programmes, The Best You is creating even more opportunities to be inspired by...
Janey loves by The Best You
The Best You welcomes Janey Lee Grace as a columnist with a regular round-up of the latest products, ideas...
Setting the mood by Stephen Doran
Stephen Doran says that the way we present ourselves can have an enormous effect on our mindset What...
Sensory pursuits by Sam Red
How deeply do you experience life? In her forthcoming book, author Sam Red explores a life led by our...
Notes on consciousness by Paula Goode
The power of observation or lack of it fascinates Paula Goode, particularly the ability of nurses to notice changes...
Reconnect with your personal power by Andrew Parsons
Andrew Parsons and Ann Craig discuss how to reconnect with your personal power. Doing so can bring drive and...
Reach for the Stars! by Tamsen Garrie
On the day when everyone is making New Year resolutions and/or setting goals, I received this text from...
The Thing That Happens When You Hang Out With Positive People by Alden Tan
Do you know how to be positive? There’s one really fucking simple way: Surround yourself with positive people That’s...
Reducing mental illness stigma by Kate Nightingale
Mental health problems are common: one in four of us experience them in any year. But even now, nearly...
Why personal development matters by Oscar Del Ben
Oscar Del Ben has seen many articles recently about why personal development doesn’t matter because you should be...
Various shades of blue by Beth Murphy
Depression affects everyone differently, but there are some common symptoms: low-spirits, restlessness, feeling disconnected from other people, and...
Heal your heart by Louise Hay
A broken heart is an open heart. Whatever the circumstances, when you love someone and your time together...
Do Self Help Books Really Work? by The Best You
Providing inspiration through the written word is seriously big business. Globally, self improvement books and inspirational magazines are...
The Thin Line Between Love And Obsession by Alexandra Truta
Love can get a bit of a bad rap. They say it’s blind, that it can cloud your judgement,...
The real Wolf of Wall Street – Jordan Belfort
In January of this year The Wolf of Wall Street hit the silver screen. We were deafened with...
How can we tackle depression amongst children? by Francis Burrows
The last year has seen an increasing awareness around mental health, with national anti-stigma campaigns, new services and...
Everyone is a teacher by Jack Canfield
There’s an old adage that says “those who can’t do, teach.” We whole heartedly disagree and feel that...
What I need to know about love – by Andi Evans
I find myself being more conscious about love and the decisions I make, the steps I take. I...
A new way to be resolute: Stephen Russell the barefoot Doctor
If your list of resolutions ends up falling my the wayside after the first month, maybe the problem...
Power vs. Force by David R. Hawkins
This excerpt is taken from the book Power Vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior, by David...
Different strokes by John M. Grohol
There are probably hundreds of different types of theoretical orientations and techniques that therapists use nowadays in the...
How To Unwrap Your Mind by Patrick Stoeckmann
Are you excited and confused about the thought of unwrapping your mind? Patrick Stoeckmann says your mind is all...
Overcoming Fear in All Its Disguises by Jack Canfield
Fear is one of most common reasons people procrastinate on taking action toward their goals. Motivational speaker and...
How Happy Is..? Sophie Keller Tells How It All Came About…
Sophie Keller describes how her life experiences inspired her to write her new series of “How Happy Is..?”...
Book Extract: Cut-off Eye Activity – Body Language by James Borg
James Borg on the window to the soul – the eyes, from his book “Body Language”. Cut-off...
Psychology: An Origins Story by Kendra Cherry
The Best You takes a look at the history and origins of psychology. Where did it begin? Who...
Are you losing sleep? by Joseph Emet & Paul McKenna
There is a difference between insomnia and mere sleep disturbance. Waking up more or less regularly at 3:00am is...
Your Speed Reading Potential, from The Speed Reading Book
Tony Buzan on how you can improve your speed reading, from The Speed Reading Book. Your speed reading...
An Ancient Secret, from The Einstein Factor by Win Wenger
An Ancient Secret Win Wenger on using your brain to become a genius, in his book The Einstein...
The One Book That Lays Bare The Language of Hypnosis by The Best You
A quick review of this groundbreaking book on hypnosis – Patterns of the Hypnotic Techniques of Milton H Erickson...
Moving On Up – Secrets To An Upbeat And Happy Life by Nita Saini
Nita Saini talks about Moving On Up, a little handbook to happiness that she has just published, and reveals...
Imagination And Instinct – The Keys To Einstein’s Genius
12th April 2012 Imagination And Instinct – The Keys To Einstein’s Genius Albert Einstein recalls how his first insight...
Personal freedom and good feelings by Dr Richard Bandler
In this extract from Richard Bandler’s bestselling book “Get The Life You Want”, Richard talks about the way...
When it rains you get more burgers! – by Peter Thomson
Peter Thomson reveals the attitude it takes to find the good in every situation. As a father...
Boost Your Creativity With These Simple Trance Techniques by Matt Wingett
Matt Wingett describes one technique for boosting creativity. For thousands of years human beings have been putting...
Own the room… Well, at least part of it – by Michele Paradise
As part of her discussion of Presentation Skills, and using your NLP abilities to affect how others react...
Seeing other people’s pictures? – by Matt Wingett
Having watched John Vincent using heightened sensory acuity skills to build rapport with people he is working with,...
How Reading Body Language Boosts Sales! by John Vincent
Mentalist John Vincent describes the skills you need to really tell when someone is ready to say “yes”....
Time to break free by Susan Armstrong
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Susan Armstrong, professional speaker, author and trainer brings...
How The Secrets Of Charisma Will Make You Shine by Nikki Owen
Is Charisma a transcendental power or simply an airy-fairy development fad? Nikki Owen, UK’s leading expert in The...
Men, Let’s Talk about Depression – by Todd Patkin
For men especially, depression is something that’s uncomfortable to talk about. Unfortunately, our society tends to believe that...
All a-hoard by Matthew Wingett
Many of us can be sentimental about objects that mean nothing to anyone else. On one level it’s...
Notes from an NLP newbie by Zoë Henry
NLP helps people with all manner of things, from dealing with depression to getting over phobias. Zoë Henry,...
What lies are you telling yourself? – by Mark Baker
Sales and Business Coach Mark Baker asks whether we are working to our full potential or being held...
The Placebo Effect by Joel Brown
Without a doubt, many of you have heard of placebos – a substance or some other treatment given to...
Hypnosis for healing by Debbie Williams
Maybe you are struggling with an illness and it’s getting you down. Healing hypnosis doesn’t claim to cure, but...
7 Little Letters That Spell Emotional Independence by Gillian Jones
Becoming confident and improving your self-esteem can be a scary task. Gillian Jones, co-founder of Emerge Development Consultancy, gives...
She’s still standing by Mel Carnegie
We are delighted to welcome new author Mel Carnegie as a regular contributor to The Best You. We asked...
The Secrets Of Energy – Reiki And How To Do It by The Best You
Developed in 1922 by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui, Reiki is a complementary therapy that manipulates Qi energy, the...
10 Ways To Beat Ageing Through Mindpower by Marisa Peer
There’s plenty of advice out there about slowing the appearance of ageing – but how do you slow...
Out of the darkness, came the light by Sophia Husbands
Bad news is inevitable, whether it is from the TV and newspapers, or in a personal capacity. Wellbeing...
The Spirit of Enterprise by Anne Jirsch
Coach and mentor Anne Jirsch has noticed a change in her business clients. Over the last ten years...
What does the future hold in store for Russell Grant?
I didn’t start as an astrologer,” says Russell Grant with a smile. “I actually started in show business.”...
Looking Backward To Go Forward by Matt Wingett
As the New Year comes in, we naturally make plans for the coming 12 months. There can be...
Get Your Mojo Working – 5 Ways To Build Motivation by The Best You
Whether it’s getting that fantastic idea to come to fruition, or just getting over that feeling of the...
Your Most Enjoyable Year Yet – by Michael Neill
Since 1994, I have begun each year by going through a wonderful process developed by Jinny Ditzler called...
How To Think Like Sherlock Holmes by Maria Konnikova
Although Sherlock Holmes isn’t real, his insights into the human mind do more to teach us about how we...
Makes good scents by Penny Price
A world-leading aromatherapy association is making it easier for serious enthusiasts and those wanting a career in the field...
Tarot – giving you the edge in business by Anne Jirsch
Tarot readings may conjure up images of old ladies in veils surrounded by candles, velvet and crystal balls, but...
Input and output and something in between by Laura Spicer
Voice specialist Laura Spicer explains how NLP can help you be better understood I am often asked what NLP...
The Best You investigates, Do Self Help Books Really Help?
It’s a provocative question, but recent research shows what people in the self help world have known for some...