In my many years of facilitating entrepreneurs and solopreneurs who would like to have lots of energy and enjoy work life balance they seem to skip over a very important step which threatens their health.

Wayne: Stress causes you to eat the wrong foods. Why is that a myth?

Cecil: It’s a myth because most people I’ve talked to seem to skip a meal. This is from my personal experience. The meal they seem to skip is breakfast.

What happens when they skip breakfast is they somehow want to catch up at lunch. When they come home for dinner, because they missed breakfast, they want to have breakfast and then have dinner.

That’s the pattern I’ve noticed. They skip a meal, but still need to get that meal in somewhere along the line. They come home and have breakfast at suppertime. After suppertime breakfast, they tend to want to have supper.

When you miss a meal, what I find is that you eat whatever is there to fill that void.

Our system needs to refuel and be nourished. If the system isn’t nourished, it’s going to scream at you. When it screams at you, you have to put something in there because you didn’t have a plan, didn’t have directions and haven’t decided what you want.

You are going to have to put something into your system. The first thing that’s available, you’re going to put in, whether you like it or not.

“Stress causes me to eat the wrong food,” is not the myth. The myth is, “We are not eating properly.” Then we get hungry wherever we are.

It hurts my heart to see hard working entrepreneurs and solopreneurs lose their drive and passion because they ignore this healthy eating habit. So I hope you will take the priceless short cuts you discovered in the last few minutes to avoid this misfortune.

I hope you realize that a healthy eating habit is a basic key to your success. It is possible and only a few short steps away.

Cecil McIntosh guides solo-preneurs and entrepreneurs worldwide to learn to relax, stress less and overcome chronic symptoms so that you can quickly experience profound peace, power and work life balance. You can get the other 20 Tips of 21 no-brainer shortcuts to achieving health and happiness at http://eycfreebook.com You can reach Cecil at http://www.cecilhelpdesk.com

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In all my years of working with entrepreneurs, solo-preneurs and baby boomers, I have come to one very alarming conclusion – they all have a problem slowing down.

Sometimes in our eagerness to keep pushing ourselves to achieve our goals, we are forgetting that life isn’t a 100 meter dash.

Life is a marathon, with hurdles and obstacles that can be overcome and breezed through without compromising our health and lifestyle.

Once we remember this key wisdom, we are all well on our way to mastering the 3 secret weapons for relief from stress.

Key #1 – breathe. Sounds easy enough, right?

Some may even say that it’s elementary or basic. Well, if it is, then you won’t have any problems mastering it.

Scientific research shows that when you regulate your breathing correctly, the supply of fresh oxygen will help you think more clearly and focus on the task at hand.

When you are focused and clearheaded, no task is insurmountable. Whether you are sitting down or standing up, make sure that you take slow, deep breaths.

Key #2 – eat healthy. Is it an easy thing to do?

Eating healthy doesn’t always mean going on a diet.

It only means that you need to be conscious about what you eat. A balanced, healthy daily food regimen will definitely help reduce or even remove stress factors that hinder you from achieving your goals properly.

Food is the fuel from which your body takes its energy from so make sure you’re fueling up your body correctly.

Key #3: – rest. Life shouldn’t always be about working.

Think of it this way.

You may be able to work the whole day for a few days and then eventually, your body will be so stressed out from lack of rest and energy, it will break down on its own to recharge itself and you will lose out on some opportunities because you were in bed, sick.

However, if you recharge your body by resting when you should, it will continue to give you the energy you need to achieve your goals. Set aside time for relaxing.

Get in bed and just relax.

You can still achieve your goals but remain stress-free. There’s no need to sacrifice your health for the promise of wealth.

When you follow the three simple steps that have been outlined for you, relief from stress won’t be far behind. Live the lifestyle you want and enjoy it. With these tips, you definitely can.

Cecil McIntosh, guides solo-preneurs and entrepreneurs worldwide to learn to relax, stress less and go with the flow so that you can quickly experience profound peace, power and work life balance. You can get the other 20 Tips of 21 no-brainer shortcuts to achieving health and happiness at http://eycfreebook.com  You can reach Cecil at http://www.cecilhelpdesk.com

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In my many years of working with entrepreneurs and solopreneurs most of them are busy trying to make money so that they can become independently wealthy.

Interestingly enough, there are all kinds of signs screaming (S.O.S) at you to stop and pay attention.

Here’s the good news: There are several indicators that will not only solve most of your health problems but make you wealthy and healthy in the process. And I am about to reveal 16 of the best ones.

1. Fatigue and insomnia – a dangerous mixture that will ultimately affect your physical health.

2. Discomfort, aches and pains with no known cause, therefore no known cure. What can you do to feel better – everyday?

3. Chronic, unexplained depression or anxiety – a major contributor to heart disease and high blood pressure and kidney disease.

4. A sore jaw (from clenching teeth) – especially in the middle of the night!

5. Recurring headaches, dizziness and/or a feeling of being disconnected that doesn’t go away with O-T-C remedies – no matter how many you try!

6. Sexual problems including erectile dysfunction (ED) and loss of libido that can add even more stress to a stressful, important relationship.

7. Sudden weight gain or loss – even when you’re not counting calories. Sound familiar?

8. Indigestion, constipation and other problems within the gastro-intestinal tract despite numerous changes in diet and eating habits. These stress-induced physical problems will have an effect on your long-term physical health. Eliminate the stress, eliminate the physical symptoms altogether.

9. Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other eating disorders are common indicators of stress and, because these disorders can be life threatening, professional intervention may be required. Some anorexics require in-patient treatment!

10. Cold, sweaty palms and uncontrollable trembling even when there’s no perceived danger. Your stress triggers may be all around you – even in once-comfortable surroundings like your home or workplace.

11. Agoraphobia (fear of leaving the safety of your home) often leaves sufferers housebound. They are afraid to even go to the mailbox. It’s a very constricting life, one that is rarely filled with happiness.

12. Rapid loss of hair is another common stress symptom. It can affect men or women and is often confused with normal hair loss caused by the aging process. Sometimes, it’s not.

13. Inability to maintain focus on the task at hand makes everything difficult at home and on the job. Another danger? Driving while distracted. And if the kids are in the car…

14. Increased social isolation and the decline of once-solid personal relationships that are critical to good emotional health. We all need a support network. Stress and depression can undo that support network in short order.

15. Poor work performance that may lead to job loss – another stressor to add to the pile.

16. Increased alcohol consumption or use of contraband drugs to dull the senses and relieve the anxiety. These may be temporary “cures” but the underlying problems remain when the “buzz” wears off – and the cycle repeats itself each day

No matter how long you have been in business, chances are you are ignoring one or more of these 16 symptoms of stress. The good news: So pick the symptom or symptoms you need to pay attention to, from the ones I outlined above to solve your problem and guarantee your healthy, wealthy and happy life style.

Cecil McIntosh guides solo-preneurs and entrepreneurs worldwide to learn to relax, stress less and go with the flow so that you can quickly experience profound peace, power and work life balance. You can get the other 20 Tips of 21 no-brainer shortcuts to achieving health and happiness at http://eycfreebook.com  You can reach Cecil at http://www.cecilhelpdesk.com

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In all my years of working with entrepreneurs and solopreneurs I am amazed at the challenge they have being heard in their personal relationship.

Well there are simple strategies that will not only relieve stress and anxiety, but will give you the ability to communicate so much easier. The good news is I am about to reveal three best strategies to you.

Make a list of what you want done:

If you have been asking your partner to close the lid on the toilet seat after use but they never get it.

Here’s what to do:

Step #1:

Instead of repeating yourself by saying the same thing over and over again, write out what you would like your partner to do. You can put it in an envelope or just write it on a piece of paper.

An even more interesting thing to do would be to draw a picture of what you have written. In other words make a visual representation of what you want to say instead of writing.

You see some people are visual and respond better to images and colour.

Step #2:

The response:

Your partner might laugh at your drawings or be surprised at your letter. At least now you have their attention. You may ask them what they think about your note. They may even get offended.

Just remember your outcome is to have a resolution to your problem. So you need to keep calm about their response. This is critical. They are entitled to their opinion and we are not using abusive language or forcing communication.

Step #3:

The solution:

If the response is positive and you get their agreement – congratulations! You’re done.

If, on the other hand, they have an objection then you acknowledge their concern (you need to be relaxed and quiet).

Next you ask what they would suggest to solve the problem (closing the lid of the seat cover after use). This is very important because now they are actually providing a solution to your problem.

Simply follow the steps above and you will get to relieved stress and anxiety in your relationship. Now, I challenge you to do something about your problem by finding a piece of paper and follow the strategy I outlined above.

We eagerly look forward to hearing your stories of success and even enjoying life’s challenges by means of these new approaches. Peace.

Cecil McIntosh, guides solo-preneurs and entrepreneurs worldwide to learn to relax, stress less and go with the flow so that you can quickly experience profound peace, power and work life balance. Get a jump start on your own FREE relax and stress less system with 21 no-brainer shortcut to achieving health and happiness at http://eycfreebook.com You can reach Cecil at http://www.cecilhelpdesk.com

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Can you feel the excitement in the air about stress relief management?

And more than ever, a program is what allows you to reduce high blood pressure, stress and anxiety, sleep better at night, slow down and smell the roses etc.

However, when you get started it seems like a mountain to climb. With so much information (and misinformation) out there, it is very difficult for you to find the program that gets you the results you desire.

Would you prefer to save months of your life free from frustration and anxiety?

Good! I have discovered the three reasons why every beginner stress relief management student gets off with an amazing start with their program.

Just for you…

Because we are so busy we have become accustomed to the “fast food approach”. You drive up to the counter, place your order requesting one of their three pre-packaged combos and within minutes you have your food.

Unlike ordering at a fast food restaurant, a stress relief program can consist of many modules and because each one of us learns differently we need to find what works for us. You need the flexibility and a customized process which will allow you to accomplish your desired results.

No one can make that decision for you.

Change is good…

Some of us are afraid of change. And that’s OK.

However, common sense tells you that this change can do many things to benefit you, such as: save you time, make you more money, (most importantly) allow you to learn to relax, stress less and reduce the ache and pains in your body.

However, you are not prepared to make that change because you want to hang on to old habits. You perceive the benefits of not changing to be greater than the benefits of change.

There is no magic pill…

With so much information you may be hoping or looking for that magic pill. You buy these pills, pop them and experience amazing results.

Let’s assume such pills were available. Then what are the side effects? The other thing which is very important is that you will sooner or later become addicted to these pills.

Had I known these absolute critical three reasons before I started out I would have been able to learn to relax faster and took advantage of having more fun in life.

But you now have the benefits of my mistakes! By acknowledging these three simple ideas you will be able to quickly master your stress relief program from the start, allowing you to heighten your awareness, boost your energy naturally and enjoy a good night’s sleep…sooner.

Cecil McIntosh guides solo-preneurs and entrepreneurs worldwide to learn to relax, stress less and go with the flow so that you can quickly experience profound peace, power and work life balance. Get a jump start on your own relax and stress less system with your FREE - 21 no-brainer shortcut to achieving health and happiness at http://eycfreebook.com  You can reach Cecil at http://www.cecilhelpdesk.com

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If you are a stressed-out entrepreneur or solopreneur, one of the questions that can drive you bonkers is “how can I relax and let go if I have never done it before?”It even saddens me when the answers that all my friends give me make me feel even more overwhelmed.

We’ll take a deep sigh of relief because I am going to reveal the secret that will tend to solve this agonizing question once and forever.

It doesn’t even involve going through mountains or some exotic places for a holiday.

Here’s the thing:

Everybody knows how to relax. You may relax by having a cup of coffee or a smoke.

The problem here is that when you really need to relax, your form of relaxation may seem inappropriate or impractical.

Let’s say you’re driving home after a hard day of work and someone cuts you off.

How can you empty your cup, relax and let go?

Oh! Where can you find that coffee and/or piece of cigar when you desperately need it?

So what shall you do to solve this dilemma?

Now you know you need to use your mind and stop using temporary remedies, coffee for an instance, because you have done it before.

Because of the hustles and bustles of living and fighting with daily stresses, you really have no time to make use of your mind to relax.

So here is what you need to do.

In your mind, you need to picture what unwinding really is when you relax and let go. When you get in touch with such experience, you then discern what it feels like to be relaxing.

Take another deep breath.

It’s really important that you get to absorb this.

Having a coffee or smoke is not the actual solution for your desire to learn to relax and let go. After all, if learning to relax is so stressful, why do it at all?

Simply follow the steps above and you will get to feel relieved out of stress and eventually take the pleasure of relaxation.

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So you have decided to learn to relax?

How do I know how to get above the noise?
How do I make it work if I am busy?
How can I slow down and be more productive?

These were the important questions every beginner ask themselves.

The good news is, you can save months of trial and error and thousands of dollars simply by following these three crucial starter points.

How do I know how to get above the noise?

Generally speaking we want to avoid noise in times that we want to be quiet and be just by ourselves. Trying to avoid noise is like attempting to stop breathing. Wherever you go, nuisance will be there.

What do you do to embrace those noises around you?

In your mind’s eye you can set those noises as the sound of waves of the sea. This would put you in a very relaxing state as you assimilate how easy it is to accept noises.

How do I make it work if I am busy?

This is a good question because people always tend to be busy. Here’s what you should do.

Just imagine what your busy life would be like 3 months from today when you have learned how to embrace the noises around so that you can find clarity of purpose.

How can I slow down and be more productive?

Productivity is based on many factors. In our case, productivity is based on discipline and clarity of purpose.

Discipline, in the sense that you opt to stay with the task at hand and not get drawn all, over the place or attempt yourself to put out every fire. You must inevitably determine which tasks are necessary to prioritize.

Secondly, allot sometime in the day for the unexpected. Too tight a schedule can actually create distractions and made you less productive. This brings us to clarity of purpose.

Clarity of purpose: As you practice embracing the noises around you and tend to imagine yourself relaxed, you will then have a lot of clarity unto yourself.

The thing you will notice about clarity is that you will become a better listener because you have embraced all those noises.

This will allow you to take notice of the information or messages that are coming to you. This is very important because you would not normally hear or receive this information over loud noises.

The interesting thing about starting any enterprise is the marvellous energy and exuberance you have. The challenge is, without proper direction you can waste this valuable resource leaving feeling frustrated and overwhelmed with nothing to show for your effort.

Be sure to follow the crucial beginner’s tips that I have outlined. Through these points, you could be at speed up the rate at which you attain your success. And this would definitely amaze you!

Cecil McIntosh guides solo-preneurs and entrepreneurs worldwide to manage feeling overwhelmed and stress relief management. Get a jump start on your own relax and stress less system with 21 no-brainer shortcut to achieving health and happiness at http://eycfreebook.com You can reach Cecil at http://www.cecilhelpdesk.com

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You can actually cut feeling overwhelmed by 50%.

The Empty Your Cup® (E.Y.C®) Principles help you to get twice as much done with 50% less effort.

Why is this important?
Why will this improve my health?
Why do I need to explore the (E.Y.C®) Principles?

Here’s something you probably don’t know.

50 million Americans have high blood pressure.

35% don’t even know it.

How’s that possible? You see, we have been taught to acquire material assets at the expense of our health.

Let’s see how you can have all of those material assets without sacrificing your values.

EYC™ Principles

What is the (E.Y.C®) Process or what are the (E.Y.C®) principles? Before I explain the (E.Y.C®) principles I need to explain the foundation of the (E.Y.C®) Process.

The (E.Y.C®) Process acknowledges that the Western form of thinking is to acquire material wealth at any cost. The Eastern philosophy is to get to know you. Inner strength is what counts.

So here’s what I have done in the (E.Y.C®) foundation: I have blended the Eastern and Western philosophies so that you now have balance. You have the desire for material wealth balanced with inner strength.

So you may ask: Cecil how do you do that?

I do that based on…

The tenets and principles of (E.Y.C®) – Faith, Trust, and Truth.

The first principle is FAITH. Faith means that you got to believe in something. Faith, is not knowing in a traditional (logical) way.

=> It’s a “knowing” that has become habitual. Therefore you know that you know but you cannot explain why or how – just blind faith. To live like this is critical.

The next tenet is TRUST.

You can understand trust better as ‘to take action’. You get an idea and it is important to act on the idea.

=> But here’s a problem…

I am not referring to impulsive behavior which means that you just charge you credit card on a whim.

Let’s switch gears for a moment back to faith. Faith is based on a feeling, sound, a picture, smell or a taste – sensory input.

These states of mind, whether conscious or unconscious, are what cause us to know. This behavior if acted upon regularly becomes a habit.

=>Now get this:

Trust is when you act on the “knowing” of faith” You do not think about it or second guess it. You act upon the thought immediately, and when you do, you arrive at the TRUTH.

So what is the TRUTH?

To act upon the thought immediately, and when you do that you arrive at the TRUTH.

=>But first a warning:

Now there’s, => my truth, =>your truth and=> the truth. So that’s the basic of the principles.

=>OK, so I am not clear enough for you?

But better yet… Let me give you an example:

When teaching my advanced students I would decide whether I am having a seminar or workshop. The students were not given any info regarding content or title and they did not ask any questions. That’s an example of FAITH.

TRUST came about when they took action and paid for the seminar or workshop.

The TRUTH was that the students got the purest content from me because nothing was prepared in a logical manner in advance.

Now it’s your turn to take action:

Are you getting message (Faith) and not taking action (trust)? How can you arrive at THE truth that you are spinning your wheels?

I am challenging you to stop feeling overwhelmed, have more focus or easily cope with stress, by taking action the next time you get that message or insight. No need to ask question. Just do it.

We would really appreciate you feedback in the comments below. Peace.

Cecil McIntosh guides solo-preneurs and entrepreneurs worldwide to manage feeling overwhelmed and avoid work place stress. Get a jump start on your own relax and stress less system with 21 no-brainer shortcut to achieving health and happiness at http://eycfreebook.com You can reach Cecil at http://www.cecilhelpdesk.com

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Over the past 14 years working with stressed out solopreneurs, I have always been shocked at how many of them believe that in order to relax they have to work harder.

3. You are what you eat

It is very difficult to drive your car without gas or fuel. Likewise it is very difficult for you to function if there is not enough fuel in your body.

So you need to eat properly, meaning, having three proper meals a day. These meals need to be balanced with all the proper food that contain the essential vitamins and nutrients that your body needs. Avoid binging on fast food entrees that have high salt and fat content.

Start by having a healthy breakfast every day.

4. Manage your caffeine fixation

Do you find yourself needing a caffeine fix to get through the day?

A cup of coffee is good but if you’re not careful you may sooner or later find yourself needing several jolts of caffeine just to make it through the day.

Remember, the more coffee you take, the more coffee you need. And that’s not a good thing.

So coffee is only a temporary fix and there are other natural ways to boost your energy without caffeine.

No matter how long you have been in business, chances are you are missing one of the four key steps to stay stress-free. So try and follow the steps to make sure that you can work hard but not suffer hard.

Cecil McIntosh guides solopreneurs worldwide to manage feeling overwhelmed and avoid work place stress. Get a jump start on your own relax and stress less system with 21 no-brainer shortcut to achieving health and happiness at http://eycfreebook.com You can reach Cecil at cecil.mcintosh@gmail.com 

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Listen to a Mother’s day song and tell what you think of the questions below.

1. What memories did the song evoke?
2. How do you feel after listening to the song?
3. What lessons did you learn?

Share your thoughts. We’ll love to have your feedback.

Cecil McIntosh, Empty Your Cup Relaxation Coach converting fear and anger into peace and power. How  are  you dealing with the stress of being angry at Mom? Claim your copy of 21 way to reduce stress on Mother’s day. He is also the creator of the Empty Your Cup Process™. Cecil is also a Healer, gifted Teacher, Therapist, NLP Trainer and life Coach. You can reach Cecil at cecil.mcintosh@gmail.com

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