High blood pressure, also known as Hypertension, is a lifestyle condition. Poor dietary habits and other adverse lifestyle choices including stress can increase your chances of developing this chronic condition. So do you want the good news or the bad news? Let’s deal with the bad news first. High blood pressure can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. Kidney damage, stroke and heart failure are all attributed to high blood pressure. The good news? You can completely lower your blood pressure without medication provided you are willing to adopt some simple lifestyle changes. Why not medication? The problems associated with blood pressure medication are addressed here. In the meantime, here are some steps you can take to get your blood pressure down to a healthy level so that you can focus on more important things, mainly running your business.
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Here are my favorite top 5 tips from my recent book for staying ahead of the sanity curve and staying (for the most part) in the land of the focused.
1) Write It down
Whether it is on an app, an ipad, a fancy planner pad or a plain notebook get in the habit of writing things down. Our brains are like faulty alarm clocks, they will remind you to buy the lasagna noodles at 3am, trust me.
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Your body is the physical medium taking you through this life. She is your vehicle, your cruise ship and if she isn’t working properly, nothing will. Sure you will continue to “get things done”, running around with your hair on fire, however managing and growing a business without your body being ONBOARD is like strapping 50 pound weights to your legs and running a marathon. You could technically do it, but it’s going to be slow, seriously painful and absolutely unnecessary. Why make things harder than they need to be?
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Fall has arrived, which means many women are packing away the light summer essentials and breaking out the warmer colors and heavier fabrics. If you’re a parent you’ve likely already found the must-haves for your children’s wardrobe.
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by Robin Lamont My husband says because I’m a Gemini I get bored easily. That’s true, but I prefer to think that the tectonic shifts in the job directions I’ve taken over the years have been a result of adjusting to the changes that life inevitably hurls and the balancing of risks. Actress – Private…
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It is very important to stick to your routine while traveling. This is especially important if you have children. It’s truly amazing to visit amusement parks and watch how parents handle their children. We recently returned from a trip to Disney and it was amazing to see all the families with children that were ‘out of control’. Having 3 of our children in tow, I quickly realized why they were acting out of sorts.
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You may be right. You may be justified. You may have been wronged BUT it’s how you react that makes ALL the difference in the world. A hasty reaction on your part can tip the scales. Think before you act.
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In order to live a happier and healthier lifestyle you must first evaluate your life. Are you constantly running? Are you always doing things for others? Finding it difficult to say ‘No’? Is it even possible to truly enjoy your day without falling flat on your face at night? Of course it is!!
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by Melissa Stewart If you’ve read The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss I know you’ve daydreamed of outsourcing your way to millions. While outsourcing is a great way to “work smarter – not harder” and a great idea for your business, you need to do your homework before jumping in. What are some of…
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by Christine Kane Last Christmas, during the 8-hour ride to my parents’ house, I looked around at the other drivers on the interstate. A few were tapping their fingers on the steering wheel and singing. Lots of drivers, however, didn’t look happy. Some were gripping the steering wheel with both hands. Jaws were clenched. I…
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