Failure is a Friend to Success

Has Claire gone crazy - how can she say such things, i hear you ask?! The truth is if you think you're going to perform perfectly every time without a mistake here and there then you're setting yourself up for disappointment. Ditch your fear of failure and learn to accept mistakes as part and parcel of success.

Too many people avoid failure and do not step out of there comfort zone which ultimately stops them from achieving the success they desire.

"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions, I have been entrusted to take the game-winning shot...and missed. I have failed over and over and over again in my life, and that is why...I succeed." Michael Jordan

Learn from your mistakes without dwelling on them to move forwards and achieve great things.

Claire Brooker

It's Never Too Late - Start Now!

Recently, I have been inspired by a quote that I just had to share with you:

"It is never too late to be what you might have been..."
George Elliot

What marks a successful person out from the rest? It's that they "get on an do it" rather than just talking about things. Have you spent too much time talking about what you want, but then have not followed it through? You CAN change that today. What small step will you take today to move you forwards?

I'd love to hear how you get on!

Claire Brooker

Even low levels of stress put you more at risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke

People often dismiss low levels of stress especially in the work environment. But why should they when it doesn’t have to be difficult to change?

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2181921/Even-low-levels-stress-puts-risk-dying-heart-attack-stroke.html#ixzz22He7pX7q <http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2181921/Even-low-levels-stress-puts-risk-dying-heart-attack-stroke.html#ixzz22He7pX7q

Kate Gare

How Damaging Is a Bad Boss, exactly?

In an article for Harvard Business Review, Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman ask the question:

What's the one factor that most affects how satisfied, engaged, and committed you are at work? All of our research over the years points to one answer - and that's the answer to the question: "Who is your immediate supervisor?"

You can read the full article here

http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2012/07/how_damaging_is_a_bad_boss_exa.html

Simon Pimenta

Do you have a Clear Vision?

This is an essential component of peak performance. The question to ask yourself is: 
"What is it that you really want?" 

This is your opportunity to THINK BIG! Use your imagination constructively to get really clear on what a fulfilling work life would look like. Write it down or if you're particularly visual, cut out images from magazines that represent the life you love. Getting clear about what you want will keep your efforts focused and moving in the right direction.

Claire Brooker

Finding Happiness

It has been interesting over the last few days to read the articles published following the results from the Prime Minister David Cameron's 'Happiness Index'.  The Evening Standard (24/07/12) indentified Londoners as the most stressed and least satisfied people in England whereas the Metro (25/07/12) recommended finding a job, home and partner to improve your chances of happiness.  Whatever your levels of happiness, we at P4 believe that everyone can benefit from learning how to calm their stress and anxiety levels which in turn will result in better sleep and increased energy, improved focus, productivity and creativity and ultimately you will be happier.  

For more information visit: www.p4training.com or call us on: 020 7374 0233

Helen Harding

Loving the Olympics

Like many of you, I’m loving the Olympics and feel totally inspired by Team GB’s level of dedication and commitment. It’s widely accepted that to perform at their peak Team GB need to not only train hard and eat healthily but that they are also provided with support to address their mental health.  If Team GB value their healthy brains and minds so much, why doesn’t everyone who wants to perform at their peak.  At Phil Parker Peak Performance (P4) we believe a healthy mind is just as important as what you eat and physical exercise to ensure you are working at your best as a whole.


Kate Gare