Stress Relief Blog

Many of us already realize that stress is a killer. Stress causes high blood pressure, muscle tension, heart attacks, strokes and many other life threatening diseases. Stress aggravates symptoms of many common diseases.

So why do you need coping skills? 

It weakens our immune system making us more susceptible to the common cold and some allergies. Without learning how to cope with the stressors in our lives, can kill us!  Yes, we need to learn how to cope with anxiety, depression, and stress to have a healthy, fulfilling, and productive life.

Is stress healthy?

Remember, some forms of stress are healthy. Not every stressful situation is bad news. Good stress will help us perform our best when we need to take a test, have extra energy, or protect our loved ones or ourselves.

How well can we survive without coping skills?

Survival without coping skills is difficult and our quality of life will suffer. We need to learn to cope with the events in our lives that cause stress and anxiety. Without coping skills our bodies are not as capable of fighting off the enemies of our bodies.

Are coping skills easy to learn?

What are some ways of coping with everyday stress and anxiety? What about those that seem insurmountable? Many times we can learn coping skills to help us deal with the pressures and stress of normal day-to-day living.

Many coping skills important to our survival are easy to learn and free. In today’s economy, free is good!

Here’s one simple coping skill to practice.

One of the simplest coping skills we can learn is to enjoy the positives around us. Make a list and see how many positives that makes up your life. Add to your list as you discover a new one. Go over that list everyday until you can accept the positive and push out the negative.

So now you know the secret.

Coping skills are necessary for our survival. The better you are equipped to deal with the speed of change, the better quality of life you will experience.

We would love to hear your comments. So go ahead and tell us what you think.

Cecil McIntosh, The EYC™ Stress Relaxation Expert with 14 years of experience helping  Entrepreneurs like you, transform stress into success. He is the creator of the Empty Your Cup Process™. An exclusive stress management  system for managing fear, anger and the uncertainty that results from constant change. Cecil  is also a Healer, Teacher, Therapist, NLP Trainer and life Coach. You can reach Cecil at cecil.mcintosh@gmail.com 

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In the SELF ESTEEM quotes and quotations video which of Ghandi’s quotes was the most profound for you?

In the SELF ESTEEM quotes and quotations video what did Ralf Waldo Emerson have to say about peace?

In the SELF ESTEEM video which quotes and quotations have the most meaning for you at the moment?

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Cecil McIntosh, The EYC™ Stress Management Expert, Teaches you how to transform stress into success. You will discover how to get twice the results with half the effort and realize how easy it is to relax anytime anywhere. He is a published author of many audio Relaxation Programs using accelerated learning approaches and a Teacher, NLP Trainer and life Coach. You can reach Cecil at cecil.mcintosh@gmail.com

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Cecil McIntosh, The EYC™ Stress Relaxation Expert, teaches successful Solo Professionals, Entrepreneurs, small business owners, baby boomer or single parent how to Transform stress into success.

You will discover how to get twice the results with half the effort and realize how easy it is to relax anytime anywhere.

He is a published author of many audio Relaxation Programs using accelerated learning approaches and a Teacher, Healer, NLP Trainer and life Coach. You can reach Cecil at cecil.mcintosh@gmail.com

Want to learn more tips and tools to Transform Stress Iinto Success? Or ** IS YOUR LIFE TOO BUSY … TOO MUCH STRESS? ** Do you want to find more time to enjoy stress relief? – Split Second Stress Relief

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Were you able to take a break with the stress relief waterfall relaxation?

Did the stress relief waterfall relaxation help you relax?

What do think of the stress relief waterfall relaxation video?

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Cecil McIntosh, The EYC™ Stress Management Expert, Teaches you how to transform stress into success. You will discover how to get twice the results with half the effort and realize how easy it is to relax anytime anywhere. He is a published author of many audio Relaxation Programs using accelerated learning approaches and a Teacher, NLP Trainer and life Coach. You can reach Cecil at cecil.mcintosh@gmail.com 

Do you want to learn more stress relief tips for relaxation? Or ** IS YOUR LIFE TOO BUSY … TOO MUCH STRESS? ** Do you want to find more time to enjoy stress relief? -  Split Second Stress Relief

Cecil McIntosh, The EYC™ Stress Relaxation Expert, teaches successful Solo Professionals, Entrepreneurs, small business owners, baby boomer or single parent how to Transform stress into success.

You will discover how to get twice the results with half the effort and realize how easy it is to relax anytime anywhere.

He is a published author of many audio Relaxation Programs using accelerated learning approaches and a Teacher, Healer, NLP Trainer and life Coach. You can reach Cecil at cecil.mcintosh@gmail.com

Want to learn more tips and tools to Transform Stress Iinto Success? Or ** IS YOUR LIFE TOO BUSY … TOO MUCH STRESS? ** Do you want to find more time to enjoy stress relief? – Split Second Stress Relief

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What stress management techniques did you use the last time you had a bad day?

Is singing a song one of your stress management techniques for dealing with a bad day?

When you lose your passion for living after having a bad day what stress management technique do you use?

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Cecil McIntosh, The EYC™ Stress Management Expert, Teaches you how to transform stress into success. You will discover how to get twice the results with half the effort and realize how easy it is to relax anytime anywhere. He is a published author of many audio Relaxation Programs using accelerated learning approaches and a Teacher, NLP Trainer and life Coach. You can reach Cecil at cecil.mcintosh@gmail.com 

Want to learn more stress management techniques for having a bad day? Or ** IS YOUR LIFE TOO BUSY … TOO MUCH STRESS? ** Do you want to find more time to enjoy stress relief? -  Split Second Stress Relief

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Cecil McIntosh, The EYC™ Stress Relaxation Expert, teaches successful Solo Professionals, Entrepreneurs, small business owners, baby boomer or single parent how to Transform stress into success.

You will discover how to get twice the results with half the effort and realize how easy it is to relax anytime anywhere.

He is a published author of many audio Relaxation Programs using accelerated learning approaches and a Teacher, Healer, NLP Trainer and life Coach. You can reach Cecil at cecil.mcintosh@gmail.com

Want to learn more tips and tools to Transform Stress Iinto Success? Or ** IS YOUR LIFE TOO BUSY … TOO MUCH STRESS? ** Do you want to find more time to enjoy stress relief? – Split Second Stress Relief

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What is the first move in learning how to massage?

What does the therapist do before each new move?

What is a friction move?

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 Cecil McIntosh, The EYC™ Stress Relaxation Expert with 14 years of experience helping Entrepreneurs like you, transform stress into success. He is a published author of many audio Relaxation Programs using accelerated learning approaches and a Teacher, NLP Trainer and life Coach. You can reach Cecil at cecil.mcintosh@gmail.com 

Want to learn more tips and tools to rejuvenate your aching body? Or ** IS YOUR LIFE TOO BUSY … TOO MUCH STRESS? ** Do you want to find more time to enjoy stress relief? -  Split Second Stress Relief

Cecil McIntosh, The EYC™ Stress Relaxation Expert, teaches successful Solo Professionals, Entrepreneurs, small business owners, baby boomer or single parent how to Transform stress into success.

You will discover how to get twice the results with half the effort and realize how easy it is to relax anytime anywhere.

He is a published author of many audio Relaxation Programs using accelerated learning approaches and a Teacher, Healer, NLP Trainer and life Coach. You can reach Cecil at cecil.mcintosh@gmail.com

Want to learn more tips and tools to Transform Stress Iinto Success? Or ** IS YOUR LIFE TOO BUSY … TOO MUCH STRESS? ** Do you want to find more time to enjoy stress relief? – Split Second Stress Relief

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What are THREE benefits of a massage?

Can you name FOUR different types of massages?

Is a massage just for pampering?

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Cecil McIntosh, The EYC™ Stress Relaxation Expert with 14 years of experience helping Entrepreneurs like you, stay focused, get more done and find more time, so that you can live in the moment. He is a published author of many audio Relaxation Programs using accelerated learning approaches and a Teacher, NLP Trainer and life Coach. You can reach Cecil at cecil.mcintosh@gmail.com 

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How resourceful are you?

What stressful situations are you avoiding in your  life that are causing “your tree” to fall on you? 

Do you use your limited resources creatively or are you complaining about lack?

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Mary came to see me because she was having a problem with her partner and her children. Previously Mary was one of my best students. So what happened?

Let me explain…

What do Mother Theresa and Mahatma Gandhi have in common?

Both names are easily recognized.

What one characteristic do they have in common?

In their chosen fields, they both overcame great odds by living the principles in which they believed. Mahatma Gandhi preached non violence and won independence for India by refusing to fight back against the brutality of the British forces. Mother Theresa cared for the poor and lost souls. It was their destiny, their calling.

Success from practicing daily meditation…

My student, Mary, was also a success in her life when she practiced her daily meditation, but she got too comfortable. She was feeling focused and in control, going with a flow. So Mary lessened her daily practices. Her colleagues admired her quiet demeanor in the midst of chaos.

So why did Mary stop practicing?

She got upset with her partner and took what he said personally. Mary became conditional. The meditation practice that worked so well for Mary taught her to be unconditional.

But first, let me give you… an explanation of being unconditional…

Ok. You might be asking…What does unconditional mean? Unconditional refers to accepting your partner (in Mary’s case) with all their imperfections. After facilitating Mary, she admitted that she had started putting conditions on her partner because of his behavior.

So what’s the difference?

Here’s the difference between Mother Theresa, Mahatma Gandhi and Mary. Mother Theresa and Mahatma Gandhi were unconditional while Mary was conditional. Mary also stated that this experience reminded her of a very profound lesson: when she practiced being unconditional with others she is also unconditional with herself.

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Cecil McIntosh, The EYC™ Stress Relaxation Expert, Teaches you how to transform stress into success. You will discover how to get twice the results with half the effort and realize how easy it is to relax anytime anywhere. He is a published author of many audio Relaxation Programs using accelerated learning approaches and a Teacher, NLP Trainer and life Coach. You can reach Cecil at cecil.mcintosh@gmail.com

Learn more tips and tools for being unconditional. Or ** IS YOUR LIFE TOO BUSY … TOO MUCH STRESS? ** Do you want to get twice the results with half the effort? - Split Second Stress Relief

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If you want to get stress relief get your annual physical, Epsode 21.

Cecil McIntosh, The EYC™ Stress Circuit Breaker with 14 years of experience helping Entrepreneurs like you, stay focused, get more done and find more time, so that you can live in the moment. He is a published author of many audio Relaxation Programs using accelerated learning approaches and a Teacher, NLP Trainer and Coach. You can reach Cecil at cecil.mcintosh@gmail.com

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How to stop yourself from having high blood pressure can be examined through the microwave? Coping without your microwave can be fun because it gives you another opportunity to be creative or not.

Let me explain.

We had a microwave for 15 years which worked faithfully. A year ago we bought a NEW microwave and now it is in the repair shop. It is not working… NO power.

Guess what?

It stopped working on the…WEEKEND.

How did we as a family respond to this inconvenience?

My daughter is upset because now she has to wait more than 3 minutes for my grand daughter’s milk to warm. My wife can see many things in the fridge she would like to eat. However she is disturbed because she cannot quickly warm them up.

I am annoyed because the milk for my hot chocolate will take more than 3 minutes to warm up.

How did my granddaughter respond?

My grand daughter wanted to know why she could not press the “quick minute and start” to warm her milk. Although initially we were all frustrated in some way, everyone quickly accepted that the problem will be fixed in 2 business day. When circumstance changes drastically initially we usually get upset. This is a normal response of expressing our feelings.

What can you do to stop from raising your blood pressure when you are upset?

If you are aware of the time in which your problem will be fixed then it is very easy for you to accept an inconvenience for the moment. What that means is that if you screw up with you clients, partners, children, work etc. let them know how soon the problem will be resolved. If you’re true to your word, everybody will love you because they know you can be trusted.

Is screwing up a problem?

Screwing up is not a problem because we all slip up at one time or another. So how do you keep your blood pressure normal and the people around you happy when you screw up? That is a totally different question.

Give them a time by which you’ll fix the problem. Delivering on time shows your commitment and re-establishes your credibility.

So what is the moral of the story?

When you mess up, and you will, establish a time to deliver and deliver on time.

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Cecil McIntosh, The EYC™ Stress Relaxation Expert with 14 years of experience helping Entrepreneurs like you, stay focused, get more done and find more time, so that you can live in the moment. He is a published author of many audio Relaxation Programs using accelerated learning approaches and a Teacher, NLP Trainer and life Coach. You can reach Cecil at cecil.mcintosh@gmail.com

Want to learn how to start delivering on time? Or ** IS YOUR LIFE TOO BUSY … TOO MUCH STRESS? ** Do you want to find more time to enjoy stress relief? – Split Second Stress Relief

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