Rachel Amies

Thought For The Week We live in a society that prizes novelty: new trends, new experiences, new ideas. We’re told to keep things fresh, to avoid routine, and to constantly change direction. In that kind of environment, repetition can seem dull or unimaginative. But the truth is, repetition is where real change happens. From learning a new language to mastering a skill or building healthy habits, it’s the consistent repetition that drives adaptation. Neuroscience tells us that repeated actions...

Thought For The Week We all tell ourselves little lies from time to time: “I’ll just have a small piece.” “I’ve been good this week, I deserve a treat.” “One missed workout won’t matter.” They might feel justified in the moment, but over time, these small self-deceptions create distance between where we are and where we want to be: While they’re protecting us from short-term discomfort, they’re also keeping us stuck. The truth, when we finally face it, may well hurt. But being honest with...

Thought For The Week We tend to think that success comes down to desire and willpower — that people who stick to their workouts or stay on track with nutrition simply have more of it. But that’s a myth. Desire and willpower do matter; I’ve never met a client who didn’t want  things to be different. That desire can give you the courage to take the first step and imagine a new way forward. And willpower? It certainly helps in the early days when you’re building momentum. But both desire and...