Posts Tagged ‘Swim for Health and Happiness’

Diana Nyad and the ‘Demons of the Sea’
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on December 2nd, 2011

Completing a marathon in six months can’t really change your life. But immersive experiences today can.

Does Talent Matter? Not if your goal is Personal Transformation.
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on November 21st, 2011

We begin Deliberate Practice to accomplish some utilitarian goal. We continue because it’s life-changing

An Open Water Travelogue from Israel
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on November 5th, 2011

Tel Aviv joins Sydney on my list of favorite swimming-cities in the world.

Build Self-Confidence through Balanced Expectations
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on November 1st, 2011

Every expectation fulfilled will improve your ability to focus future goals effectively — and strengthen your expectation of positive outcomes.

Remembering Steve Jobs
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on October 21st, 2011

Traditional swimming is like Microsoft and PCs. TI is a lot like Apple.

May You Have Days Like This
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on September 26th, 2011

Last Saturday I raced poorly yet enjoyed–indeed was uplifted by–one of the best days of my life.

Begin Practice with a Beginner’s Mind
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on August 20th, 2011

Swim the first few minures (or as long as you like) easily and attentively to learn What Is. Then devote the rest of practice to improving it.

Replace Open Water Anxiety with a ‘Cocoon of Calm’
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on August 19th, 2011

Four strategies for building a ‘cocoon of calm’ in open water and three ways to calm and center yourself if ‘anxiety happens.’

Core Purpose, Values and Principles in Swimming
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on August 10th, 2011

Any activity that has meaning and value should be done in an examined and artful manner. Be clear on your reasons for doing it and clear on the best way to fulfill those reasons.

The ‘Rules’ for Swimming Well and Living Well are Identical
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on August 9th, 2011

Total Immersion Swimming has proven potential to be a vehicle for increasing happiness, and achieving all the holistic benefits associated with it.