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What are the THREE “P” that pessimist use?

What are Three words associated with the victim mentality?

What is an optimist?

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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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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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How often do you take a relaxation break?

Do you have the time to take a break?

What stops you from taking a break?

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Stress relief being the business can help you to focus on what special gifts you have to share as a business. Here’s the question, Are you in business to please others or please yourself? Episode 27, one stress relief tip for being the business provides the answer.

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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

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3 stress relief tips for feeling guilty which will allow you to calm down. We each grow up with a different set of values - our beliefs in what’s right and what isn’t. For some, the result of doing something “wrong” is guilt. You might be familiar with the feeling.

1. How can that be? When I Say “No,” I Feel Guilty

A patient of mine expressed feelings of guilt when she was unable to free up her schedule to baby-sit her grand-daughter. Even though this wonderful woman had helped her daughter many times, in many ways, this one time she was unable to help - and that made her feel guilty.

Don’t forget… your negative emotions…

And that guilt, like all negative emotions, has a corrosive effect on everything associated with the self - the inner you. Guilt lowers self-esteem and distorts self-image. My patient felt that she had done something hurtful even though she was bound by other obligations that prevented her from baby-sitting.

Fact is,… She did nothing wrong?

She did nothing wrong. Her hands were tied, yet she felt guilty. And guilt has a way of feeding on itself. It’s self-propagating, often leading to stress (caused by strained relations with those closest to you) and, ultimately, depression.

We’ve all experienced this phenomenon. We don’t want to let down friends, family, co-workers, neighbors - even total strangers. We have a conscience that directs our actions. We don’t steal because we know it’s wrong. Not because it’s against the law. We control our actions and, in turn, we control how we feel about those actions.

2. Can saying “I’m Sorry” Makes You Stronger?

When we feel guilty, it’s our conscience at work. We think (or know) we’ve done something wrong according to our value system, and the pain of guilt is the result of that realization. There’s only one way to alleviate guilt and the stress it produces. You have to learn to say “I’m sorry.”

Here’s the thing: Is it easy to say “I am sorry?”

Now, that’s not an easy thing for most of us to do. Saying “I’m sorry” indicates that we made a mistake. It diminishes our self-image because apologizing is often viewed as a sign of weakness. We’ve all seen family feuds, or disagreements between friends, continue for years - simply because the parties won’t apologize. That would be a sign of weakness, right?

On the contrary, it’s the strong individual, the person of character, who can admit that he or she has made a mistake.

But guess what? I was” never wrong…”

There was a time in my life when I was “never wrong.” When I hurt a loved one’s feelings, well it wasn’t my fault. I could justify any hurtful thing I did.

It was only later that I discovered that apologizing for a perceived wrong - intended or otherwise - made me a stronger, better and emotionally healthier person. I recognized my imperfections and learned that expressing real sorrow at my mistakes made me feel better. The stress caused by the guilt I carried around disappeared.

3. Here’s the secret… Don’t Live With Guilt…

We all do.

If we have a conscience it’s inevitable that, at times, you’ll feel guilt. You were too brusque with a co-worker, or let down a good friend - again. And your set of values - your conscience - is telling you that it’s time to make amends.

How do you live with guilt?

Don’t live with guilt. When you do something that hurts another, apologize and truly mean it. The first time will be difficult. But, when you discover how a well-meant apology solves both internal and external problems, you’ll quickly see that you’re stronger than you’ve ever been before.

You can admit mistakes, apologize for hurting others, relieve the stress associated with guilt and enjoy a happier, healthier life.

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Six quick stress relief tips - work stress, family stress, financial stress - stress triggers are all around you and you can’t avoid them all. However, a few lifestyle changes will lower your stress level and make it a better day. Here are six stress relief tips you can employ starting today.

1. Drive in the slow lane.

What’s your hurry? Life in the fast lane is a race. Let them pass. Slow down and stay in the slow lane. You’ll get there feeling much more relaxed.

2. No more caffeine or soda?

Imagine a day without coffee or tea or soda? You bet. Coffee and tea are loaded with the stimulant drug, caffeine. Caffeine causes the heart to beat faster and blood vessels to dilate.

This “nervous” reaction actually creates perceived stress. So, switch to decaf and, if you must drink soda, choose a sugar-free, caffeine-free variety. Enjoy the day at a slightly slower pace.

3. Is talking about stress relief any good?

Amazingly, if you simply talk to a close friend or therapist about your feelings of anxiety, it will help relieve some of that anxiety. One critical point, here. Don’t discuss your feelings of stress with an individual who’s causing the stress. Talk to a sympathetic, neutral party.

Be truthful, be open and feel the stress drain from your body.

4. Does Breathing help?

This sounds so simple but the fact is, when we’re under a great deal of stress we forget to breathe. Have you ever found yourself holding your breath during a conference at work, or when you’re stuck in traffic? Be aware of your breathing. Inhale deeply.

Hold for a second and then slowly exhale. Continue to oxygenate the body in stressful situations to perform at your best.

5. How is accumulating debt related to stress?

People joke about “retail therapy” but it’s not a joke. Some people head for the mall when feeling anxious to “buy” their way out of that negative feeling. The result? Debt.

Increasing credit card balances. And more stress. You can’t buy your way to serenity and, in fact, you’re actually making a difficult situation even more so.

6. Find “me” time in each day.

Quiet, uninterrupted time spent alone, eyes closed, sitting or lying in a comfortable position and turning off conscious thought will do wonders in lowering levels of stress. Some people call it a “power nap” because it only takes 20 minutes a day and you bounce back refreshed, clear-headed and ready to take on the world. 20 minutes a day, just for you, will change your life.

So what is the moral?

We can’t eliminate the stress triggers that surround us but we can make simple changes in lifestyle to lessen the negative impact stress has on our physiology. So relax, slow down, lose the stimulants and stop spending money you don’t have. You’ll be amazed at just how peaceful life can be.

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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
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