The mind is made to give you success and this goes beyond the basic functions of the brain. We have the power to be all we can be, and no matter how poetic and cliche that sounds, it is a truth that we all have to face up to and the other side of the truth as well; which we are sorely losing out because we have yet to realise the full potential of the mind. Success is there and like the beaches of Troy – immortality is there only if you want to take it. Why sit back and see other luminaries take the spotlight when you can be famous in your own right. All you need to do is to condition the mind to have the characteristics that you need to gain success. What are they? Confidence. A belief in yourself and all abilities.

The mind is actually a tricky piece of human equipment, because it has been effectively split into two. One is the conscious awareness that we all know of and the other is called the pre conscious or the subconscious mind, and funny as it is, that is the most important one of the two. Why? Simple. The subconscious mind sits as one might say deep within the cortex of the brain and has the ability to control every aspect and every sphere, every lobe of the brain. It has its hands on your value system, your morals, your behavioural patterns and everything about the human spirit and soul. It has even the ability to induce physical characteristics and is the one responsible for your cold sweats and your spikes in emotions.

The term “addiction” is often used to describe when a person has an obsessive and compulsive need, which manifests itself in a physical dependence that is rooted more in psychology than anything else; on a particular drug or activity. The categories for addiction can fall into the ranges of drugs, video games, alcohol, crime, ever eating, gambling, pornography and even niche addictions which are too many to list here.

Most people are still not aware of any functions that the subconscious mind may have and even less aware of the importance of their subconscious mind in relation to their everyday lives. The truth is, understanding your subconscious mind is very important it you want to improve your life.

Training in Neuro Linguistic Programming, NLP is up and coming for all types of sport and plays a key role in Mental Golf skills. NLP sports coaches are on the increase as the use of Neuro Linguistic Programming spreads to football managers, teams, tennis players, golfers and other sportsmen and sportswomen In England, the UK and Ireland.