Articles by sarbjohal
No need to rush
There are times when procrastinating might be a good idea. Not because you are avoiding doing something – though we are all guilty of that at times. But it can be useful when we are …
Three simple ways to be present
Being present in your everyday actions seems to be a key ingredient for good mental and physical well-being. Here are three ways for you to practice being more present – rather than off thinking about …
Moving past perfection
“Problem? What problem? I’m proud of being a perfectionist!”
That almost sounds like me talking sometimes. What’s wrong with being a perfectionist? You get good stuff done, working hard all the way, right? Maybe some of the …
Wanting to be in control is perfectly normal – but sometimes, it just doesn’t work
All this stuff I write about noticing, accepting, being mindful. It can be hard to get your head around, and even if that isn’t a problem, it can be tricky to practice in our everyday …
The power of noticing emotions
By Dr Sarb Johal
In order to accept a feeling or sensation (or a thought), we have to notice it first. The metaphor of observing like a curious scientist helps to foster openness and curiosity towards our own …
Yes, music does help your exercise performance – enjoy!
By Dr Sarb Johal
A recent study seems to show that whatever you like to listen to, your own choice of music could not only improve your enjoyment of taking part in competitive sports, but it …
Walking breaks : an easy mental and physical boost
By Dr Sarb Johal
Stuck at your desk all day? A long way to travel or drive? Taking a break can act as an excellent way to refresh you attention and mental focus. However, there is …
Asking yourself the right questions
By Dr Sarb Johal
Think of using questions as you use a good search engine – the right keywords get you to the result you want. You still have to be discriminating with the information you …
Tune into the lighter side
By Dr Sarb Johal
Lots of things happen in our lives that we take pretty seriously. And sometimes, that is totally appropriate. But taking every little setback to heart can seriously deplete your energy.
A problem-solving state …
The secret to getting out there and exercising is getting out there and exercising
By Dr Sarb Johal
Over the last few days, I discovered that I have mislaid the charging cable for my Garmin GPS training watch somewhere. Those who know me know that I usually take quite a …
How can negative feedback ever be useful?
A short time ago, I was working with a great running coach I know in London (James Dunne) as I honed my technique. It was gratifying to note that my running style was looking much …
The benefits of disconnecting from the net every now and again
I’m a fine one to talk, and you’re reading this online. I am one of the most connected people I know, and I know that I sometimes need to unplug. Here’s why.
In a study presented at …
Being kinder to yourself – here’s how
Imagine that you just forgot your mum’s birthday, or some other equally horrifying social faux pas. Or perhaps imagine that you just send that draft email containing some inappropriate choice language to a colleague at …
Can running help you live longer? Sure looks that way …
By Dr Sarb Johal
I’ll give you the fact that if you haven’t run for a while (or at all), running isn’t going to make you feel like you’re going to live longer. When I started, …
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