Pikups www.pikups.co.uk

I dive all over the world as part of my hobby that I have loved for years. But last year I was in Thailand and ran out of air at Huang Duang, Phi Phi. The dive centre gave me an 8 litre cylinder and made us jump into a down current that pulled us to below 40 meters.

After that trip I refused to even get on a boat, let alone jump off and go diving.

My friend bought me a Pikup card for my birthday which I carry around in my wallet. I used to look at it every day, and it gave me the confidence to get back on a boat, and last month I flew to my first diving holiday in Egypt after almost a year.

Without the Pikup I would still have both feet firmly planted on the ground.

I had a major presentation recently and really felt some nerves. A friend mentioned the Pickups website after having success with horse riding nerves. I took a look and wasn't sure, but what did I have to lose? So I bought a prompt card and activity card, and these helped so much. I had no nerves on the day and got a standing ovation at the end. I have since bought the mouse mat and mug, which by the way is a real talking point during coffee breaks.

Pikups are brilliant. I passed my exams with the highest marks after I started using them. I used them for an interview at my college and got accepted straight away. They really have helped all areas of my life, and have given me more confidence that I ever thought possible.