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Movement Is Medicine – How to Start Getting Active

I look at why movement matters more than formal exercise, the WHO figures on sedentary lifestyles, and simple ways to get started like the NHS Couch to 5K plan.

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The five rules that are running your life

The five hidden rules behind almost every decision you make, and the two lists I’d write before you go looking for yours.

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Why You Cannot Fail to Achieve Your Health Goals

I explain why slipping up on healthy habits isn’t failure, using a flat tyre as an example, and how asking ‘why is this happening for me’ changed my outlook.

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The one thing you need to know to start something new

New Year’s Eve, the last video of my advent calendar, and the only thing you really need to know before you start something new.

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What 2016 taught me (mostly on crutches)

Two months on crutches, a notebook and a year of lessons. What 2016 taught me about control, asking for help and doing the thing.

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Day 25: Now again

Day 25 of my 2016 Motivational Advent Calendar: the only time you’ll ever have is now, and that’s the gift.

The word LOVE in bold white capitals on a plain orange background, the day 24 card from Neil Martin's 2016 Motivational Advent Calendar

Day 24: Love

Day 24 of my 2016 Motivational Advent Calendar: everything we do comes from love or fear, and you get back what you put out.

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Day 23: Habit

Day 23 of my 2016 Motivational Advent Calendar: habits create results, and progress beats perfection.

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Day 22: Serve

Day 22 of my 2016 Motivational Advent Calendar: giving your time to others is the gift that grows you most.

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Day 21: Know again

Day 21 of my 2016 Motivational Advent Calendar: your greatest asset is being you, so appreciate it.

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Day 20: Now

Day 20 of my 2016 Motivational Advent Calendar: what’s the time? It’s now. It’s always now.

The word KNOW in bold white capitals on a plain orange background, the day 19 card from Neil Martin's 2016 Motivational Advent Calendar

Day 19: Know

Day 19 of my 2016 Motivational Advent Calendar: when you know who you are, other people’s opinions can stay with them.

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DJing since 1987, three decades in business, and the author of Done Beats Perfect. This is where I write it all down.

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