In interest of optimum health and business success, it is essential for Web based entrepreneur to find ways to manage their stress and anxiety. Physical activity can be a terrific stress reliever. So I encourage you to walk, run, and/or make a commitment with a friend to engage in a game of tennis at least 3 to 4 times every week. Aside from health benefits, a change in environment is often beneficial to gain fresh perspective.

In dealing with stress, it is also important that you eliminate any "old baggage" you may be carrying around. Bad relationships, past abuse, childhood or teenage traumas, or even something you did that you've felt guilty about ever since. Think carefully about your past. If there is anything there that causes you discomfort or painful memories, you will feel a tremendous weight off your shoulders by dealing with those emotions.

Meditation, massage therapy, progressive relaxation, channeling, guided imagery, biofeedback, reiki, yoga, and qigong are approaches helpful in overcoming stress. In fact meditation is so effective in reducing stress and tension that, in 1984, National Institutes of Health recommended meditation over prescription drugs as first treatment for mild hypertension.(1) Certain herbs have been known to help reduce anxiety and help you to relax. Changes in diet can also be helpful as can Chinese techniques like acupuncture and acupressure.

I suggest that your try several of these suggestions and settle on a combination of 3 or 4 that seem to be most effective for you. Remember to always consult your health care provider before drastically changing your activity level or eating habits.

Have yourself a stress free, successful business venture.

Next I read my ezines. Ezines are my primary source of knowledge about online business. Everything I can buy about business is there someplace in world of ezines, so I don't just skim them to see if my free ads got posted and trash them.

I read and file articles by category. They become my ezine encyclopedia. I notice editors' notes and look at their disclaimers, warranty policies, and subscribe/unsubscribe links.

Next on my agenda is to study my affiliate materials. Since my affiliate programs go together with my own endeavors, I learn daily from going to links in them.

Your daily routine will vary from mine according to your individual needs. However, from your daily routine, you should develop your weekly habits. My weekly objectives are to write an ezine article, publish my ezine, and improve my web site.

If you find yourself drifting away from your objectives, don't panic, but try to work your way back on track. Be flexible about interruptions and allow for problems. This is a complicated life we lead. Why would your business be less so?

Give up computer time to your spouse and children. One of your business goals should be to buy a computer just for business, but for now, please share.

Review your daily and weekly accomplishments. Evaluate every task and step. Develop a to-do list and check off items you complete. Start to-do lists for tomorrow and next week. Adjust your routines according to quality of your accomplishments. If you're spinning you're wheels, admit it and move on.

Last but not least, take time off. Not as a reward, but as part of your routine. Schedule a cool-down time at end of every online session.

Take one or two entire days off per week. Spend time with your family. Forget about your business until next day. Obsession can be a crippling force in your business. Don't let it overtake yours.

Please heed advice you've just read. Your family, whom you must live with, and your boss, whom you can't say goodbye to just yet, will thank you for it.