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Wow! Things have really been crazy lately. I was down and out due to medical issues. It kept me down for over a month. After an army of doctors, tons of tests and some medication, I’m feeling GREAT!

During this time I had to make some very tough decisions. All of my doctors said I needed to reduce my stress levels. When that many doctors say something it’s time to listen.

I had a lot of BIG names involved in the creation of this thing I had to shelve for now. It was something that would help all the new to intermediate Internet Marketers. I’m sad I couldn’t help them in the grand capacity this would have been able to do but I must listen and do what’s right.

Above everything, health is the most important. Without it, you have NOTHING! While the decision was hard, I really do feel better because of it. I really want to watch my kids grow and have their own families. I want to grow old with my wife. That’s very important to me.

So to get in line with reducing stress I have a very important question: WHY in the world would you try and learn and DO EVERYTHING!? One of the best things you can do to reduce stress is to outsource some of the things. A friend of mine created a blog that has A LOT of information on the subject. Go check it out here: http://DoMyStufForMe.com

I’m also really liking Bob Jenkin’s new thing. It’s about getting Internet Marketers healthy. Many of us are fat because we just sit around a computer all day, on the computer. Yes, I said fat. It takes one to know one right? Yes, I’m fat too and I am following Bob. I hope you follow him too, for your and your loved one’s sake.

You know, we’re all about making money online and creating businesses right? Well what good is all that money if you can’t enjoy it? Want to go sailing, hiking, bike riding, camping, RVing, traveling, or what? You don’t want to go to Yellowstone and not be able to walk to the mudpots because it’s too far or too steep do you? Let’s all get healthy together. Go to Bob Jenkin’s site and check it out. http://FitMoneyMakers.com

So two websites again: 

http://DoMyStufForMe.com

http://FitMoneyMakers.com

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Well in my last post you heard that stress was getting to me. I seem to be doing better now and want to share something with you. I know that people who work at home or on their computers all the time sometimes isolate themselves. Some Internet Marketers are like hermits, hiding in their home office all day long, only coming up only to eat. That’s not healthy for you or your family life. You have to have a work life balance.

I have 70 Ways for Internet Marketers to Reduce Stress. It’s a long list so read it and pay close attention. It also piggy backs off of my other post about Time Management and Productivity

These are in no specific order but you’ll see some patterns emerge:

Make Lists | Take A Deep Breath | Exercise | Sing a Song | Eat Right | Call a Friend | Laugh at Yourself | Ask others for help | Smile | Set Realistic Goals | Take Breaks | Prioritize Tasks | Delegate Work | Avoid Clutter| Have a Hobby | Use Proper Lighting | Keep Noise Down | Talk Things Out | Visualize a Peaceful Scene | Learn to Relax | Budget Time and Money | Take A Deep Breath | Plant a Garden | Massage Tense Muscles | Reward Yourself | Go Out to Lunch | Meditate | Set Limits | Think Positively | Count to 10 | Enjoy Small Pleasures | Avoid Junk Food | Practice Teamwork | Believe in Others | Believe in Yourself | Confront Your Feelings | Be Kind | Cry if Necessary | Take A Deep Breath | See Problems as Challenges | Stop and Smell the Roses | Love Others | Love Yourself | Avoid Unnecessary Meetings | Screen Your Calls | Never Drink and Drive | Give Hugs | Seek Out Positive People | Be Faithful | Read Good Books | Remember Your Triumphs | Laugh Often | Take A Deep Breath | Remember: Time Heals | Get Regular Checkups | Take a Walk | Get Organized | Do Neck Rolls | Avoid Dangerous Drugs | Be Flexible | Stretch Often | Control Your Weight | Avoid Distractions | Set Reasonable Deadlines | Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff | Learn to Say “No” | Forgive and Forget | Use the Right Tools | Don’t Procrastinate | Reflect on Your Joys | Encourage Others | Get Up Earlier | Break Up Monotony

Take A Deep Breath

If you do a quarter of the things listed above, you’ll be on your way to reducing stress. Do you have anything else to add? If so please a comment below.

Have a wonderful day,

- Michael S. Copeland