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Enjoy the Nature of Meditation for Health and Wellness.

Which Quotation brought you the greatest REVELATION and stress relief?

Which image took you back to some very pleasant memories of Relaxation?

How did you feel at the end of the Nature of Meditation video?

Cecil McIntosh, Mississauga Spiritual Relaxation Coach with over 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, gifted Teacher, Therapist, NLP Trainer and life Coach. You can reach Cecil at cecil.mcintosh@gmail.com 

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Health and fitness are partners in living a happy and fulfilling life. It is nearly impossible to enjoy your life to the fullest without being healthy. Part of being healthy is being physically fit.

Your quality of life will decrease if you are obese, abusing drugs or alcohol, or not getting the rest your body needs.

We want the best quality of life that is possible. A good health and a fitness program will help us have that.

What is the most overlooked key to health and fitness?

One of the most important and most overlooked keys to good health is starting your day with breakfast. Your body has gone without food for the night as you slept. You need to fill up your tank before you start the day.

This has several benefits; the most important being it jump-starts your metabolism and helps you burn fat.

Here are some good choices for breakfast…

Good choices for breakfast include whole grain cereals, yogurt and fruit, and whole grain toast with peanut butter. You will notice that foods with refined sugars are not included in what is considered a healthy breakfast!

Ok, I understand I need to have a healthy breakfast. How do I make physical activity  a part of my day?

How can you make physical activity a part of your day?

Stay active during your day. You can make time for physical activity even if you are holding down a job or spending six hours in class. Try to get in at least 30 minutes of exercise each day.

OK, let’s look at some simple ways to stay active.

There are simple ways to get in physical activities. Use stairs instead of an elevator and park farther out in the parking lot and walk those few extra steps. Take a break every hour when you get up and get your body moving.

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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 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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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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What else can we do to relieve stress and anxiety? Get the proper amount of rest. While you are sleeping your body is making repairs and balancing all parts of your body.

Your brain and heart is resting and preparing for the next day. Your brain is the part of the body that is the most closely related to stress. Without the proper amount of rest, it does not handle stress and anxiety the way it was designed to.

OK, how much rest do we really need for stress relief?

What is the proper amount of rest? Each of us has an internal clock that lets us know when we are getting the right amount of rest. Some may be comfortable getting five or six hours of rest each night, others may not feel up to par if they don’t get eight to ten hours.

Your body knows how much rest it needs, listen to your internal clock. This leads to the question of exercise.

Is exercise good for stress and anxiety?

Many of us do not like to hear about this stress reliever. It is exercise. Yes, physical activity will help relieve feelings of stress and anxiety!

What if you don’t like to exercise?

There are many ways of getting the physical activity that your body needs. Pick an activity that you enjoy and take part in that activity five days a week.

Dancing is enjoyable to many people, and it is great exercise. Take your pet for a walk, enjoy the nature in your local park, or get on that bike that has been stored in your garage!

Do I need to check with my doctor to see if I am physically fit?

If you are starting an exercise program for the first time, check with your doctor to be sure you can physically take part in your choice of exercise. Remember, even a small amount of physical activity is better than none at all. Start slow and add speed and more activities are you are comfortable with them.

So, here’s the secret:

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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Michael Jackson the pop icon passed away on June 25, 2009. It has been speculated that the pop genius, who is famous for his creative spirit and the many musical barriers he broke, died from a prescription drug overdose.

This speculation was supported by Deepak Chopra on the Larry King show, where he claimed that Michael requested his assistance in learning how to meditate. On one occasion, Michael asked Dr. Chopra for a prescription of a drug.

Dr. Chopra said that he asked Michael why he wanted the prescription, but apparently Chopra never got an answer. Consequently, Michael stopped returning his phone calls.

Here’s another well known example of the deadly use of prescription drugs.

Jackson’s death would appear to be somewhat similar to the 2007 death of former Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith. Smith died of an accidental overdose in a Florida hotel. An autopsy revealed that Smith had a lethal cocktail of several prescription drugs in her body at the time of death.

So are prescription drugs the only way to manage the stress of pain?

I have been teaching relaxation and meditation for over 14 years, specifically for emotional and physical pain. As a matter of fact, I have worked with terminally ill patients in hospitals teaching them how to manage pain.

The interesting thing is that most of the patients that I am assigned to (due to chronic pain),refuse my help. Usually the patients who are not in as much pain are more receptive to my help.

Is there a non- prescription drug solution for pain?

I have developed a 3-minute relaxation process that allows you to manage and at times, eliminate chronic pain. There is an easier way to manage pain and enjoy a better quality of life.

Are you looking for a quick fix?

We have been conditioned to take a pill as a quick fix to numb the pain and our senses. This process keeps us dependent on that pill and it prevents us from taking responsibility.

Here’s the simple truth.

Pain is merely a message indicating that the body is out of balance. If you get to the root cause of the pain and deal with it naturally through relaxation and mediation, you do not become dependent on prescription drugs.

The final cause of Michael Jackson’s death has not been officially determined; however the question that needs to be answered is this:

Do you medicate your pain with prescription drugs or have you found a natural, alternative way to deal with your emotional and/or chronic physical pain?

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Have you ever had a water therapy massage?

How did you feel as you watch the water therapy massage?

Would you consider having a water therapy massage?

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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 

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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How did the Dolphin boy get stress relief?

What stress relief strategy did the dolphin boy use to find his passion?

What stress relief lesson did you learn from the dolphin boy? 

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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  stress relief tips and tools for stress relief? 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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Were you relaxed by the scenes of people or nature?

Which scene or moment took you breath away?

What did you think of the music?

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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 tips and tools to find moments of 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

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Did the video allow you be at peace for a brief moment?

Which scene was the most relaxing and allowed you to take a

quick break?

Which music selection allowed you to relax quckly?

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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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