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New Earth Physiology – Activating the Vagus Nerve
WHAT IS THE VAGUS NERVE?
The 10th of the cranial nerves, it is often called the “Nerve of compassion” because when it’s active, it helps create the “warm-fuzzies” that we feel in our chest when we get a hug or …
Intelligence Is Overrated: What You Really Need To Succeed
Albert Einstein’s was estimated at 160, Madonna’s is 140, and John F. Kennedy’s was only 119, but as it turns out, your IQ score pales in comparison with your EQ, MQ, and BQ scores when it comes to predicting your …
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Just Say Om from Time Magizine
Scientists study it. Doctors recommend it. Millions of Americans–many of whom don’t even own crystals–practice it every day. Why? Because meditation works
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Our New Deck of Cards is here: Impeccable! The Integrity Deck
We have a beautiful new deck of cards for sale created by Katie and Leadership and Transformation Program Graduate Kirsten Jones. The deck is called Impeccable! The Integrity Deck, and each card in it communicates an effective way to …
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Rhythm of Breathing Affects Memory and Fear
Source: Northwestern University.
Breathing is not just for oxygen; it’s now linked to brain function and behavior.
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered for the first time that the rhythm of breathing creates electrical activity in the human brain that enhances …
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Scientists Have Found a Way to Help You Learn New Skills Twice as Fast
By Fiona MacDonald for ScienceAlert.com
The key to learning a new motor skill—such as playing the piano or mastering a new sport—isn’t necessarily how many hours you spend practising, but the way you practise, according to new research. Scientists have …
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The Psychophysiology of Flow and Your Vagus Nerve from Psychology Today
This Psychology Today blog post is phase eight of a nine-part series called “The Vagus Nerve Survival Guide” which is designed to help you stay even-keeled in a topsy-turvy world. Each of the nine vagal maneuvers I’ve curated …
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How Expressing Gratitude Might Change Your Brain
A lot of so-called “positive psychology” can seem a bit flaky, especially if you’re the sort of person disinclined to respond well to an admonition to “look on the bright side.” But positive psychologists have published some interesting findings, and …
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A Simple Phrase That Can Prevent Arguments and Resentment
“It’s not the events of our lives that shape us, but our beliefs as to what those events mean.” Tony Robbins
I am always making up stories about what others think of me or what they really meant when they …
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Posture Affects Standing, and Not Just the Physical Kind
A distraught wife begged me to write about the importance of good posture. “My husband sits for many hours a day slouched over his computer,” she said. “I’ve told him repeatedly this is bad for his body — he should …
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