Browse published articles attributed to Roseanna Leaton, with full-archive search.
There are many steps to success in life, be it in business success, financial success or relationship success. One factor which is at the heart of success is that of perseverance. Most people think of success in terms of their business or acquisition of wealth, although ultimately most will agree that the one thing whi
A fear of flying is in this day and age extremely restricting. So many people these days enjoy a lifestyle which involves flying almost as frequently as we used to take taxis. Many jobs are dependent upon flying on a regular basis, be it a short internal flight or one which involves sitting on an airplane for up to twe
Predictability or excitement; which are you more drawn towards? In reality most of us like a little of both, although the most important in the end is usually predictability. We are creatures of habit and routine, whether we like to think of ourselves like that or otherwise. We generally feel more comfortable and confi
I was watching television the other day and was surprised by an advertisement for a supplement which was intended as an adjunct to anti-depressant drugs. I wish I had noted what was said but a statistic was stated about the number of anti-depressants which don't affect the required cure for depression. The percentage w
Recent research carried out by the Universities of Michigan and Columbia has discovered that the areas of the brain that respond to physical pain actually overlap with those responding to relationship break-ups. Thus this type of emotional pain would appear to trigger a similar form of pain perception as that caused by
Weight loss happens in a similar way whether you risk the dangers of gastric band surgery or go it alone, losing weight naturally through adjusting to a healthier lifestyle, diet and exercise. After you have had gastric band surgery you still have to adjust the foods you eat and drastically reduce the portion sizes. So
Win once and you are most likely to win again. Rory McIroy is a great example of this phenomenon. Neuroscientific research has shown that the very act of winning changes the chemical balance in the brain, and these chemicals that are released serve to assist you in becoming more likely to win again. Winning basically h
Getting drunk intentionally seems to be a very English thing. The culture for many seems to center around the belief that how drunk you get is an indicator of how good a time you have had. For some, the measure of a good time revolves around how many text messages you have sent which necessitate an apology the next day
Opening yourself to love not only allows you to enter into nurturing relationships, it also promotes good health and well-being. This effect can often be seen even to the naked eye. We describe someone who is in love as "glowing" because their skin takes on a beautiful luster and everything about them seems to come ali
There are some things in life, which we would like to happen, but which we at the same time feel uncertain about. The majority of us like to know, and to be assured, about important things, but it would seem that part of our learning curve in this life is to discover ways in which to deal with this type of uncertainty.
It would seem that a growing number of people, teenagers and adults alike, are not happy with the way in which they look. I have noticed that a shocking number of parents are horrified when they discover that their teenage son or daughter totally dislikes their looks. One wonders why looks have over the years seemingly
I was walking through the airport today and caught a glimpse of a great advert which showed a picture of Tiger shielding his eyes from a dazzling sun as he peered down the fairway. The caption I think related to the difficulty of making a plan of action if you couldn't see what lay ahead; I have to say that I am really
When it comes to bad habits or indeed addictions, most people know that they would like to change. Its easy to know what you want to do or how you want to be and to make a decision to change, but it's not so easy to act upon that decision. Why so? Because this type of decision is one that you make with your conscious
Sometimes you will be in a place that is very obviously beautiful to the majority of people. At other times you will not be in such a fortunate place that has overtly physical beauty. But it is possible to find beauty in everything, depending upon ones mindset. r
How long is a piece of string? Compatibility is based upon more than just the nuts and bolts of getting along; it also depends upon your level of desire to spend time together. We frequently hear people say that "opposites attract" and this in many cases is absolutely true. However it is entirely possible that opposite
There are few people, male or female, who do not hope to find the kind of love that transforms us. We instinctively seek a deep bond with another person, one that raises us up, irons out wrinkles, supports and nurtures us, helping us to have courage and remain upbeat no matter what disappointments come our way. We kn
If you learned the basics of playing golf at a young age you probably find that you easily revert to your natural swing throughout later years. Other golfers who did not have the distinct advantage of learning whilst young do not have such a firm "memory" of their natural swing or ball striking ability. r
It might seem that the answer to this question should be rather obvious. Surely you see yourself when you look in the mirror? But this is not strictly true. What you see depends upon how you look at yourself and what you look for in yourself. It depends upon how you view your world. Some people like what they see when
In golf what sometimes comes to pass is that you are so busy working on various aspects of mechanics and technique that you overlook the obvious intent of the swing...to hit the ball so as to propel it forwards towards the green. We frequently hear comments such as "you lifted your head up" or "peeking too soon is wh
If you are feeling dissatisfied then it's time to recognize that your reality is created by the things which you choose to focus upon. Your attitude creates your reality. Unhappiness and dissatisfaction derive from focusing upon what you do not have instead of focusing upon the things which you do have. Happiness comes
Dreams are wonderful things to have and to hold onto. Dreaming is the first step towards success and fulfillment. Without a dream you can find yourself floating your way through life like a boat without a rudder. As children we dream. We listen to fairytales and imagine that we are the hero or heroine. We identify with
There are always many moments of an Open golf tournament that you look back upon and smile about. Tom Watson, as he always does, made a load of people smile during the four days of the British Open 2011 at Royal St Georges. The British weather was as inclement as it could be, and pretty much what we all expect for li
Many people think that they will find happiness when in fact they reach out in search of pleasure. They think that in finding pleasure they will also find happiness. But there is a distinction between the two and pleasure does not always (or even often) lead to the happiness. Happiness is experienced in the moment, whe
Purpose provides direction. To have a purpose also provides motivation. Direction and motivation in turn fuel success and a sense of achievement and accomplishment. You feel good when you experience a sense of purpose. You also feel in control of your life; you know where you are heading. r
Virtually all golfers seek a way in which they can hit the ball further. We all pursue the dream of hitting ever-longer drives down the middle of the fairway. Most discover that this desire turns out to be a quick recipe for a less consistent direction of ball flight. r
Your life really is in your own hands. Life is a blank slate that you can do many different things with. Opportunities come and go and you choose to take them or leave them. How you respond and react to circumstances is almost entirely up to you. r
Few people do not enjoy the sunshine, be it to bathe your body in its rays or simply to view how the sunshine brightens the world around us from the safe confines of a shady spot. We like brightness, we like things that sparkle and shimmer. The sun does all this and so much more as well. r
In different cultures we inevitably have varied traditions and food is a key part of our daily lives. There are some cultures that one can be forgiven for assuming to have similar Christmas traditions to each other. But these assumptions could be totally incorrect, as I discovered of English versus American Christmas e
The question of lowering cholesterol would appear to be easy for some but more difficult for others. The key to successfully lowering cholesterol is making the necessary changes as easy and simple as possible. Whenever I tell people that my Cholesterol levels are high they simply don't believe me. They think I'm kidd
Listening to the television commentary about the first round of Masters 2011, I picked up on an observation regarding Rory McIlroy. The point made was that he was expected to do well, especially so as he was "not caught up in mechanics". McIlroy has an easy and effortless looking swing in which he trusts. He's not sp
Uncertainty can be an uncomfortable feeling for many people. Some people thrive upon anticipation of the unknown, but the majority of us are more comfortable when we know where we stand or what is going to happen. I'm not suggesting that this is the case with everything. People rarely worry about what could be termed a
Many of us look in the mirror and expect to see ourselves looking as we looked twenty some years ago. We still feel young and expect to look the same way to. Most people will agree that as you age you almost always find it hard to believe that you really are the age that you are! r
A lot of people complain that the spark has disappeared from their relationship, that they have become just an "old married couple". But, if you wish to keep that sense of romance and excitement in your relationship it's up to you to ensure that these feelings stick around. r
I don't know about you but I seem to come across a lot of people who feel as if they are missing out on something or other in their life. Perhaps they are dissatisfied because they have missed out on a promotion at work, or because the current economic climate makes it seemingly impossible to obtain a mortgage. For oth
As we age it is undeniable that our bodies do not function as smoothly nor as efficiently as they used to when we were younger. As my doctor once said to me "a woman's body is like a car. Once it begins to break down it keeps on breaking dow ". I’m sure that if his patient had been a man he would have adapted what he
Do you really notice what is happening as it is happening? Do you focus your attention upon what is happening at the current moment or is your attention turned towards the past or the future? Do you aspire to savor each moment as it passes and embrace all that life has to offer or do you miss much of what is going on
There are a lot of myths about hypnosis, many of which instill great and unnecessary fear in one who could otherwise benefit greatly from its therapeutic potential. These fallacies range from a fear of being left in a hypnotic trance for days on end, to thinking that only those who are weak willed could be hypnotized,
I just glanced at a fun golf poll out of sheer curiosity and was absolutely horrified at the answers. I got sent a link to new girls golf online magazine, GottaGoGolf, and got hooked by the following question: - What's your plan to be ready to tee off in 2011? (Ok so now it is 2012.) r
If you watched the movie "Social Network" you will no doubt have been aware how it depicted the many different ways in which individuals deal with their friends and wider social networks. In the past ones social network would only have included those who you are in close proximity with; this is all that was possible.
In the movie Bride Wars one sees Kate Hudson playing the part of a fiancée to be preempting a romantic proposal. She discovers the ring and runs to her boyfriend brimming with excitement. Fortunately, he knows her well and still manages to turn the situation into one of romance, albeit not in quite the manner he had o
The sight and sound of water is most often associated with feelings of tranquility and peacefulness. Most of us love to sit and watch the gentle ripple of waves on the ocean or the shimmering of light upon water. Similarly the sound of water in a stream tends to have a soothing effect. r
I always remember someone asking "what is the best way in which to eat an elephant?" The answer was "in bite sized chunks". Whenever you start to feel a little over whelmed the key to coping well is to break your elephant down into small chunks which are easy to chew and swallow.
Few people look forward to surgery even if it is of the elective variety. Yet an increasing number of people do indeed elect to go under the knife, be it for a caesarian birth or some form of cosmetic surgery. There is always an element of fear which hovers somewhere at the back of one's mind. Surgery is surgery whet
Some people seem to catch every last bug that is doing the rounds yet others appear to benefit from greater immunity. Sometimes it is obvious that the difference is not robustness of health but rather due to abstinence from mingling in the varied environments where sniffs and snivels are being passed around. r