Rhys Desmond

Rhys Desmond

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  • Leap into action…

    Leap into action…

    At the beginning of 2021, a life coach said to me “Do you want it to happen in 2021, or 2022?” The answer was easy. I wanted it – whatever it was – to happen in 2021. What was I waiting for? What was I afraid of? I don’t remember. In fact, I don’t even…

    Rhys Desmond

    December 28, 2021
    Inspirational, My Personal Journey, Personal Development, Professional Development
    2022, Action vs. Inaction, New Year's Resolutions, Positivity, Taking chances, Taking risks
  • How to stay physically active in the winter

    How to stay physically active in the winter

    When it comes to exercise, or rather, a lack of exercise, everyone has their own excuse. Whether it be time, or money, or not having a workout buddy, there are so many excuses that people make when it comes to exercising. As the Holly Jolly festive winter season approaches, one more excuse is often added…

    Rhys Desmond

    November 18, 2021
    Personal Development
    Exercise, Fun, Health, Heather Robertson, HIIT, Indoor Exercise, Mood, Pamela Reif, Physical Activity, Physical Health, Pilates, Skating, Skiing, Social Life, Swimming, Tiff x Dan, Winter, Yoga
  • How to make perfect whole wheat bread…

    How to make perfect whole wheat bread…

    If you know me, chances are, you know I love food. But instead of going out to the grocery store or out to the restaurants all the time, I’m a big sucker for making food from scratch, using simple ingredients. Cooking is not only a great, healthy pastime for you to enjoy, but it’s an…

    Rhys Desmond

    November 13, 2021
    Training Theory
    Banana Bread, Bran, Bread, Cheese, Cooking, Spinach Bread, Whole grains, Whole Wheat
  • Becoming the best you (Part 3 – Improving your work life)

    Becoming the best you (Part 3 – Improving your work life)

    If you aren’t willing to work hard, you’ll never get anywhere in life. But at the same time, you cannot work yourself sick. Everything needs to achieve equilibrium, and be able to balance on one leg with your eyes closed in tree pose. So with that, this is Part 3 to our Becoming the Best…

    Rhys Desmond

    November 4, 2021
    Inspirational, My Personal Journey, Personal Development, Professional Development
    Balance, Careers, Financial Security, Leisure, Organizational Culture, Passions and Interests, Professional Development, Work Life, Work-life balance
  • Developing a growth mindset…

    Developing a growth mindset…

    Our abilities are not fixed in time, and can change with practice and help. So it’s important to approach any challenges or perceived inabilities with a growth mindset, and positive self-talk. That’s why in this article I’m going to be giving you some tips and tricks to establishing a growth mindset.

    Rhys Desmond

    October 29, 2021
    Inspirational, My Personal Journey, Personal Development, Professional Development
    Competence, Confidence, Goal Setting, Growth, Growth Mindset, Inspirational, Mastery, Personal Development, Positive Mindset, Positivity, Risk-Taking, Self Development
  • Getting over a breakup…

    Getting over a breakup…

    Breaking up hurts. BUT, bouncing back from a breakup presents a chance for you to go through the greatest transformation you could ever imagine for you and your life. When you are rejected by someone, it’s time to forget about them, focus on you, and become the very best version of yourself. If you’ve found…

    Rhys Desmond

    October 25, 2021
    Inspirational, My Personal Journey, Personal Development
    Breakups, Conquering, Dating, Dating and Relationships, Getting over a breakup, Healing, Heartbreak, Post-Breakup, Social Life, Travelling
  • Becoming the best you (Part 2 – Improving your health)

    Becoming the best you (Part 2 – Improving your health)

    In part one, we took a look at how to develop a more active social life. Now in part two, it’s all about how to channel your inner beast mode, and become the healthiest you that you’ve ever been.

    Rhys Desmond

    October 23, 2021
    Inspirational, Personal Development
    Exercise, Fashion and Grooming, Health, Health and Fitness, Health and Wellness, Healthy eating, Mental Health, Mood, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Physical Health, Social Life, Sports, Unhealthy eating
  • Ten foods that have more sugar than you think…

    Ten foods that have more sugar than you think…

    Sugar is unavoidable. Nearly all foods and drinks have the sweet-tasting carbohydrate our bodies love and crave, and so cutting it out completely is simply impossible. However, anyone striving to become the best version of themselves should be conscious of their sugar intake in order to have a healthier diet and perform at the highest…

    Rhys Desmond

    October 21, 2021
    Training Theory
    Food, Fruit Juice, Health, Healthy eating, Nutrition, Oatmeal, Salad Dressings, Yogurt
  • Ten foods that are healthier than you think…

    Ten foods that are healthier than you think…

    We all know the health benefits of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and eggs, but many healthy foods often go underreported. Following up from our article – Ten Foods That Have More Sugar Than You Think, here are ten foods that are healthier than you think!

    Rhys Desmond

    October 21, 2021
    Training Theory
    100% Nut Butters, Applesauce, Beef, Bread, Cheese, Coffee, Food, Health, Health and Wellness, Healthy eating, Peanut Butter, Pizza, Potatoes, Tea
  • How to make healthy pizza dough from scratch…

    How to make healthy pizza dough from scratch…

    Looking to make pizza from scratch? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here is our healthy, whole wheat pizza crust recipe, using just five simple ingredients. The recipe should yield a medium-sized pizza of about eight slices.

    Rhys Desmond

    October 21, 2021
    Training Theory
    Food, Healthy eating, Nutrition, Physical Health, Pizza, Pizza Toppings, Whole grains, Whole Wheat
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