As you go deeper and deeper...realizing that the way that you think has a profound effect upon your health.... You decide that you are no longer going to be controlled by daily stress... You are becoming more and more relaxed in every avenue of your life... While being relaxed you are able to concentrate better and focus better when working or just having fun... You find that you have less and less anxiety about stressful situations because of your increased level of concentration...

The fact that you are more relaxed in decision making makes you more effective at everything that you do... You are confident that you can overcome any mental, physical or spiritual obstacle... You are in control...

You find that you worry less and less about things because you are more relaxed... You know that applying your mental energies on solutions rather than problems is the key... You are becoming more and more relaxed with each word that I say... You handle everyday stress with a calm cool head... You focus on solutions for handling stress... You seek out information on handling your stress... You know that you can do anything that you put your mind to... You are in control...

In your decision to reduce stress and become more effective, you decide that you are going to reduce stress through exercise and proper diet... You resolve to find new ways to reduce tension and worry... You dedicate a few minutes of your day each day to getting away from it all...with a new hobby or project...reading a book... You know that in many cases, laughter is the best medicine...feeding your spirit...feeding your creative mind... smiling more...making a difference in other peoples lives....spending time with loved ones... In learning to relax you find that you are more effective at your work and at recreation.

You find you have more fun while at play... You resolve to lead by example...you know that becoming a more relaxed individual will allow you to live a longer happier life... While being relaxed you are able to concentrate better and focus better when working or playing... You find that you have less and less anxiety about stressful situations because of your increased level of concentration and focus... The fact that you are more relaxed in decision making makes you more effective at everything that you do... You know that you can do anything that you put your mind to... You are in control... You decide now to plan your day wisely, to manage your time wisely and make a list each day for things you need to accomplish...You now work out anger or tension in a more positive manner by finding creative outlets like exercise, hobbies, art, writing, music and so forth... You can do anything you put your mind to...

From now on, anytime you feel a stressful situation coming on, you will simply take a long deep breath and you will handle the situation with a calm cool head...with greater concentration and focus... From now on that's your signal...one long deep breath and you will relax and handle the situation with a calm clear head. If there is an area of your life that is causing you stress, you decide to focus on solving this problem... Focus on solving this problem with a calm cool head...with a greater capacity for concentration....handling this situation with a smile...with confidence and resolve... You know you are in control... You can do anything you put your mind to...