Anne Bachrach

Allowing yourself to become angry doesn't necessarily solve problems. In fact, it's no coincidence that people who are known to be constantly angry are also the ones that have problems with their heart or with high blood pressure. Why is anger linked to heart disease? It has been observed that anger actually reduces the capacity of the heart to pump blood. Over an extended period of time, this can wear down the heart muscles and cause medical problems.

From the minute we are born, our body remains in constant change and resisting it only makes it harder to get through it. Resistance to change isn't because we purposely want to go against the grain; we do it because we're fearful of the unknown outcome. We don't know what's on the other side and for no rational reason we resist it, thinking that will help us.

Most people assume that self-control is healthier than impulsiveness. However, this has to be compared to each person's value system. For example, some communities may demand stringent behavior as regards sexual morality. Other communities will hold that generosity and pacifism are more important than law. Then some communities will stress that allegiance to a mission is what is truly righteous. Which of the communities has the highest standard of morality?

You could say that stress is a natural reaction to an action taken, the consequence of a causative event. For every action there is a reaction and often times the stress that we have to endure in life is the stress that we bring upon ourselves by the choices we make.

When you accomplish your short-term goals you know that you are on the path to achieving your long-range goals. How would you feel to know this? How would it feel to know that you are more consistently achieving your goals?

The single most important factor in overseeing progress is that of individuality.

You can assume that anything that makes you feel stressed or that prevents you from performing your job adequately qualifies as a difficult issue or problem.

In order to enjoy an agreeable business and personal discussion, the communication level has to be excellent. How does one communicate effectively? Simply put, say what you mean, say it clearly, and say it with respect.

Good things in life come to those who take risks. If you avoid any new experiences then you are missing out on the best that life has to offer. The longer that you wait, procrastinate, or cower in fear, the more "comfortable" you are getting with the status quo…and that's not a very fun place to be.

The bottom line is that anyone who has a demanding career or runs their own business has to practice excellent time management, effective delegation and learning to say the word, "No." It's just not possible to maintain the simple life while achieving a high level of success.