Tag / Self-Help
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How The Vagus Nerve Can Improve Your Life for the Better
This article by Marti Glenn Ph.D. explains how to achieve maximum benefit by understanding your Vagus Nerve (Polyvagal Theory).
The Vagus Nerve has a critical role in our lives and our relationships. By understanding how the Vagus Nerve functions in our lives we can begin a long-lasting transformation of our lives, contentment, and happiness.
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Ditch Your Goals: Try This Simple Practice that Will Take You Further Faster
At Ryzio we know that goal setting can be difficult and disappointing. Have no fear…. this is a NEW YEAR, a new decade and a new time, and that’s why we’ve created some simple, practical steps to help you get where you want to go. But first, let’s look at 3 of the reasons why…
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Overlooked Blessings
Sometimes I can become so focused on one thing, like a voice in my head, that I lose track of everything else. There are circumstances where this can be useful, and yet, taken to the extreme, the cost can be high. Living in my head, I send a message to those around me that they…
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1-2-3 to Toxin-Free Relationships
How do you keep your relationship healthy and free of toxicity? There are some very positive things you can do to keep your relationship vibrant and healthy. Here are three strong steps: 1. Be sure you are listening more than you are talking. Bottom line: we all want to be heard. We want to be…
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Are You Coping or Thriving?
The Oxford English Dictionary defines coping as the ability to deal effectively with something difficult, perhaps maintaining balance or homeostasis in the midst of turmoil. It’s interesting to note that to cope originally meant to meet in battle. And, I must say, coping sometimes does feel like an uphill battle. Coping is beneficial … and…
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Ten Second Trick Puts the Calm Back in Leadership: How to Keep Calm and Lead On
As leaders we must deal not only with our own state of mind and ability to stay calm, but we often have to help others navigate their fears and upsets. The cardinal rule is that we must first be able to calm ourselves. I’m going to show you a 10-second process we teach at Ryzio…
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Increasing Your Capacity to Experience Love
What if you could increase your capacity to experience love? Do you ever feel that something is missing in your relationships? Perhaps it’s the ability or “Capacity to Experience Love”? Here is an example: Jack had reached the top of his game. Career-wise he had most of what he had worked so hard for… his…
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Improving Your Life: Exercises in Receiving
Improving Your Life: The Art and Science of Taking and Receiving. Are you interested in learning the 4 Simple Steps to Ensure You’re Getting the Most out of Life? Great! Read On! “How good are you at receiving?” The other day in our Ryzio support video conference we explored this question. (Read the 4 step outline…
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The Mindful Pause: A Component of Mindfulness
What is the Mindful Pause? Traditionally a component of “mindfulness” it can be thought of simply as “a moment of full present awareness”. A simple example of mindfulness happened a few days ago when my husband, Ken, and I met with Hilary Jacobs Hendel, author of “It’s Not Always Depression“, and her husband, Jon Hendel. Sitting…
