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Dr. Albert J Viljoen
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Published in Better Humans

·Nov 29, 2017

The Best Way To Move Forward Is Right Behind You

Get clarity and perspective by taking a step back — My clients are often my best teachers. Just this week, I was reminded of this important principle: “I really benefit from downloading here with you. I don’t often get this opportunity when I’m by myself: to take a step back and think through things. There is just too much going…

Reflection

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The Best Way To Move Forward Is Right Behind You
The Best Way To Move Forward Is Right Behind You
Reflection

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Published in Better Humans

·Aug 10, 2017

How To Legally Boost Your Brain Power: A Guide & A Confession

I didn’t do it on purpose, I swear — The Crime First off, a disclaimer: I do not condone this behaviour. See it as my confession, not a recommendation. A few years ago, I purchased an online brain-training program. It’s this collection of games you play on your desktop or smartphone, that supposedly acts like a brain-gym. …

Self Improvement

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How To Legally Boost Your Brain Power: A Guide & A Confession
How To Legally Boost Your Brain Power: A Guide & A Confession
Self Improvement

8 min read


Published in Better Humans

·Jul 31, 2017

How to Master an Ocean of To-Dos with Two Simple Tools

Do you have a lot going on right now? Knee-slap! Of course you do! Project A has only just kicked off, pending feedback on Project B from person X who should have contacted person Y about the overdue task that has to…STOP! Breathe… Festina, Lente. These words have been immortalized…

Productivity

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How to Master an Ocean of To-Dos with Two Simple Tools
How to Master an Ocean of To-Dos with Two Simple Tools
Productivity

9 min read


Published in Better Humans

·Jul 18, 2017

How to Train Anger Into a Power For Good

Anger is not your enemy. In fact, it may be your best ally. — Meet Brutus. Brutus is a watchdog. The Smiths had bought him when he was just a pup, and sent him off to dog-school to train in the art of biting, growling and everything watchdog. His main purpose was to protect the Smiths and their home from intruders. Billy, their son…

Meditation

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How to Train Anger Into a Power For Good
How to Train Anger Into a Power For Good
Meditation

7 min read


Published in Better Humans

·Jan 27, 2017

What to do when your best efforts fail again (1)

Why trying harder is not always the best route — What are your blind-spots? Can you list them? Maybe you tend to see only the positives, and forget to evaluate the risks of a situation. Maybe you get so distracted by the emotional experience of something, that you cannot think rationally. Or, you could be the kind of person that…

Self Improvement

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What to do when your best efforts fail again (1)
What to do when your best efforts fail again (1)
Self Improvement

6 min read


Published in Better Humans

·Jan 16, 2017

Hack your self-critical mind and get unstuck

Changing your mind when your thoughts turn against you — This article is not for everyone. What works for one person, may not work for the next, and we each have our own unique challenges. …

Self Improvement

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Hack your self-critical mind and get unstuck
Hack your self-critical mind and get unstuck
Self Improvement

4 min read


Jan 11, 2017

How to transcend the noise of childish debates

Meryl on the need for human decency — After her moving speech at the Golden Globes this year, most of the media-coverage seems to have missed the heart of Meryl Streep’s message. As usual, many of us were distracted by what was said, and who she was referring to. But something greater happened here: in a poignant, powerful…

Empathy

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How to transcend the noise of childish debates
How to transcend the noise of childish debates
Empathy

5 min read


Published in Better Humans

·Jan 4, 2017

Journal yourself into a better life.

Stop waffling, and start self-authoring. — The pen is mightier than the sword. But it’s also weaker than a jelly-baby. In fact, even if I don’t know how to wield a sword, you could still lose an eye. But if I don’t know how to wield a pen, you’ll only lose interest. You may not think…

Writing

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Journal yourself into a better life.
Journal yourself into a better life.
Writing

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Published in Better Humans

·Oct 13, 2016

How to be a pro-athlete with your feelings

The idea of ‘Emotional intelligence’ and ‘Emotional resilience’ have been hot topics lately. Studies show that those who are emotionally ’smart’, are headhunted for jobs, great in relationships and more apt at handling life’s curve-balls. So, what exactly does it mean? The Art of Emotional Mastery There is a lot more to harnessing your feelings…

Emotional Intelligence

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How to be a pro-athlete with your feelings
How to be a pro-athlete with your feelings
Emotional Intelligence

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Sep 28, 2016

How to avoid getting psychosomatic illness

In the late 1930s, the word ‘psychosomatic’ was added to the medical dictionary. It’s purpose was to explain illnesses in the body with psychological causes. It was useful back then, but it’s an abstraction — an ‘idea’. It’s not a concrete fact. It’s not quite 1930 anymore, and this little…

Mindfulness

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How to avoid getting psychosomatic illness
How to avoid getting psychosomatic illness
Mindfulness

4 min read

Dr. Albert J Viljoen

Dr. Albert J Viljoen

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Doctor // Coach // Consulant // Musician // Founder of Originalintent www.originalintent.co.uk

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