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Harlan Austin asked:


Most of us in the working world have always assumed that after a certain age, it is a “reward” for many long years of work to retire. The vision of retirement that many people ascribe to is dropping out of the “rat-race,”

and lying on a beach in the Caribbean doing nothing. Well, that might be interesting and even fun for a little while, but the reality is that it will probably get old quickly.

We need to be busy. People thrive on creative thinking, social interaction, and making plans to get things done. Individuals in the Executive Protection business may have shorter careers in the field-depending upon their mental and physical fortitude. A well-seasoned EPS is extremely employable, but (especially in the celebrity work) the assignments when you’re 45 are not as appealing as they may be to an individual in his/her 20’s.

An EPS with a family finds that priorities change…so it is important to remember when you are young and single, making the big dollars (assuming you’ve worked your way up in this industry to earn the big dollars) that this career won’t stretch on forever. Put away some money for the future. That way, when you reach an age where either by choice or because of diminishing skills you decide to transition out of the field, you can do so with less financial stress. A good number of people in Executive Protection switch gears and take part-time security guard details, or manage security teams. They may do undercover work for department stores, or they may decide to become consultants for the industry.

I think it’s important to think about the future, and to understand that there is a limit to the amount of time a bodyguard will be able to perform at peak capacity. And just like any job, you may find that your passion for it subsides, and in this line of work, the moment you stop really enjoying it, is the time to leave it.

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••Tara•• asked:


I got contrasting advises on this. Like, some say that I should not wait until my battery dried up before I recharge. But there are also those that said the battery should be empty before recharging.

Which of these advises are correct?

Thank you!

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L. John Mason asked:


Do you want to live forever? Maybe this isn’t possible, but you probably do want to live your life with grace, with health and happiness.

Most people are aware that daily life can be stressful and that this stress can affect your health or, at least, your quality of life. Everyone has different sets of stressors and everyone has their own
unique way of responding to these stressors. Though we are all different, it is very important to realize that being a “victim” to our stressors is virtually universal and with awareness can be kept to a minimum. Stress will and does affect our body’s natural response to aging.

Stress can cause, or exacerbate, symptoms like: headaches, neck aches, back pain, high blood pressure, stomach symptoms (including pain, poor absorption, diarrhea, and constipation), heart rate, circulation, sexual dysfunction (and satisfaction), levels of panic/anxiety, depression, some forms of arthritis, and, most commonly, sleep disturbance problems. Stress can also play a role in general health, or concerns regarding: your energy levels, your skin, your weight, and your levels of performance. The aging process can be accelerated in negative ways by uncontrolled stress.

There are subtle ways that stress can affect your quality of life. Even in mid-life we notice that our energy level seems lower. Or we find that we can not focus on tasks as well as we would like. These can be less severe than painful major symptoms, but can be stress’ way of robbing our enjoyment and reducing our productivity! We do not have to be victims to stress.

Awareness and proper self-care which minimizes the impact of stress can assist you in reducing, if not, eliminating the negative affects of life’s stresses. People live longer, healthier, happier lives when stress is lessened. Productivity, creativity, increased energy levels, and enhanced ability to communicate more clearly are all possible positive side-effects from wellness and appropriate stress management.

Even though bad habits can begin in childhood, it is never too late to learn and develop positive coping skills which will enhance your quality of life.

Understand the issues:

How many of us are stressed out because our children are growing up and the stress they can cause increases with their independence (and our lack of control over their choices?) How many of us are struggling with aging parents, siblings, spouses in ways that increases our levels of daily stress? This is due to our care and concern and with our lack of control over the issues with these family members.

As we “mature,” we lose some of our strength and flexibility. The things that we used to “handle” now seem to get to us. We are not as balanced as we respond to current issues as well as we would like. Things like: the economy, the war on terrorism, the media’s influence over our kids, the state of our neighborhoods, all seem to be able to get to us more now than ever before. Levels of change which we once craved and embraced, seem more intimidating as we get older. Fears and anxieties may have a growing negative impact on us for we do not have the energy, strength, or flexibility to adapt as easily as we did when we are younger.

Here are Ten Tips for controlling the stress which affect our longevity.

1. Stress Management

Daily meditation including moments of appreciation and gratitude. Breathing techniques. Deep relaxations to create awareness and control physical and emotional symptoms of stress. If you begin a practice of daily deep relaxation, to control stress, remember that it may take 4-6 weeks of regular use to begin to see results. It may require 8-12 weeks of regular daily use to begin to get the maximum benefits of this program. It takes time to change life-long habits, but empowers you in ways that you may not have dreamed possible.

2. Exercise

At least 5 times per week of 30 minutes + to reduce muscle tensions, improve energy levels, and exercise your heart. (Consider: walking, yoga, jogging, rowing, cross-country skiing, stair climbing, hiking, swimming, etc.)

3. Diet/Nutrition

Reduce caffeine. Do not depend on alcohol or drugs for stress management. Use good supplementation for important trace minerals (like chromium, calcium, iron, etc.) and anti-oxidants.

4. Planning

Know your goals and work toward them. Do not forget to make plans for your mental development, your creative and aesthetic needs, your finances, career, social interactions with family and friends, and your spiritual needs. Never stop learning or trying new things.

5. Communication

Learn to really listen! Develop the best skills for finding clarity of your thoughts and feelings and then discover the best ways to appropriately communicate these thoughts. If you focus on what your partner is saying, and not on your response, you will be better able to answer concerns or objections in a more relaxed and convincing way.

6. Support

No man is an island. We need a community of people both family and friends, if possible, to support us. Give as much as you get. And remember to let others give to you. (This is difficult, but the greatest gift you can offer!)

7. Spiritual well being

Know how to connect with your spirit and then make time to do it. Know what brings you joy and happiness, and pursue these activities. Your quest may take you to a beautiful spot outdoors or a quiet period of reflection in a garden or to an art museum or to the park to watch children play…

8. Positive Mental Attitude/ Avoid Negativity

Avoid negative people and dwelling in negative thoughts. Take good care of yourself and find the positive in every experience. Learn from mistakes and laugh at these lessons, especially when these get tough.

9. Acceptance

Break from fear and find acceptance for what we all must face. Easier said than done, but when your life includes regular self-care you will find the internal strength and self-love to develop acceptance from deep within. It is amazing what regular stress management can do to assist you in your search for peace and acceptance.

10. Humor

Laugh out loud daily. Create situations where you can find the happiness and humor to smile and laugh. Make a special quest for fun!

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