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Is stress getting you down? Let’s examine the 4 signs of depression.

Eating habits can change and be different for each person. Some people have their own “comfort” foods to help ease the symptoms of depression.

It can be chocolate, pastries, or that greasy burger from your favorite fast-food restaurant! Maybe your depression causes you to lose all interest in food.

Ok, so what is another sign?

Pressures of daily living:

School pressures, work stress, and strife in your personal life can cause depression. Financial difficulties are one of the biggest causes of depression. With gas and food prices at an all-time high, it can cause severe depression for the person responsible for the care and feeding of their family.

What is the third sign?

Chemical imbalances and depression

Depression can be caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, which may only be treatable with medications and therapist help. Shifts in hormone levels can also cause depression. Many women experience post partum depression after the birth of a baby because of the hormones that are changing in their body.

What is the fourth sign?

How does a no-win situation help with depression?

Many others may fall into depression when they are faced with an obstacle that seems to be a no-win situation. If you hate your job but must still provide an income for your family, it is easy to fall into depression.

The state of depression can remain until you resolve the conflict by either finding another job, or reconciling your mind to accept your present job until the time is right to find another one.

OK, depression seem to have a different affect on everyone, Is there a secret for dealing with depression?

Secret of dealing with depression revealed.

What causes depression for me is different from my wife and other loved ones. We are all distinct individuals and stressors or sadness is handled by some better than others.

No one knows why some individuals suffer from depression more than anyone else, but many causes are alike. We just react to them differently.

A client, let’s call her Susan who suffered from depression was able to stop using prescription drugs after she learned how to relax anytime anywhere. She also discovered that when she had a  positive purpose  it very easy for her to focus.

So what are your thoughts on depression? We love to hear your feedback.

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, gifted Teacher,Therapist, NLP Trainer and life Coach. You can reach Cecil at cecil.mcintosh@gmail.com 

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Laugh!

Watch children playing and laughing in the park or on the school playground. Laughing is contagious. Try it, you’ll soon find others laughing right with you. What a great source of coping with stress.

Eating healthy, resting fully, and exercising regularly helps release tension and anxiety.

Eat healthy, rest fully, and exercise regularly. These three things can go far in helping you cope with stress and anxiety. Giving your body the proper nutrition will keep you healthier and help your self-esteem.

Allowing your body to relax and rejuvenate while you sleep will help you prepare for any stress that may come your way the following day.

Physical activity will help you feel and look better. When you feel and look better, your self-esteem grows and you feel more confident in facing life’s stress. Choose an activity that you like and makes you feel happy, and then take part in that activity at least five times a week.

Dance, walk and play are simple ways to reduce anxiety and stress

You can dance, walk, play with children or grandchildren, jog, or go bowling. All are good physical activities that help us cope with normal stress and anxiety.

It is normal for all of us to feel periods of stress and anxiety. If we are not able to cope with them, we are doing our bodies harm and threatening our own survival.

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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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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Everyone at some time in their life has to deal with stress and anxiety issues. Many, sadly, try to deal with stress and anxiety by turning to alcohol or drugs, sometimes both.

Anxiety and stress relief can be yours by just changing a few simple items in your lifestyle.

Can eating a healthy diet reduce your stress and anxiety?

So what would happen if you added some fresh fruit and vegetables to your life style?

Fresh fruits and vegetables can be easily exchanged for sugary treats high in sugar and low in anything that is healthy.

Plan your diet around foods high in fiber, and low in salt and transfats. Eating a balanced diet can help you even out your emotions and moods and help you reduce any stress and anxiety you have in your life.

When is a good time to eat healthy?

I know this goes against everything we were taught when we were growing, but will make us healthier as we begin to age.

How often do you skip breakfast?

So here’s the thing..

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Before the performance, choreographer Tyce Diorio explained, “I just felt compelled to talk about breast cancer and a friend who was faced with it.” The piece moved the entire judging panel to tears. Nigel Lythgoe proclaimed that it reminded him why he loved dance so much and, “If this isn’t a [an Emmy] nomination next year, I’ll be hugely surprised.” Nigel called the powerful lifts and leaps amazing, and admitted he completely lost it when Melissa pounded her fists against Ade’s chest.

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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 EYC™ Process. A 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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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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