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Consistency with any self-improvement tool helps speed you toward your goal. Give yourself some time to do the exercises, positive results will be yours with a little practice and patience. Don't stress over relaxing. Start with as little as ten minutes per day and work up to 20 to 30 minutes or more per day. The key to maximum effectiveness is regular use. Make a commitment to do it every day and make it a part of your routine. Setting aside a specific daily time helps establish this consistency. You will notice subtle but cumulative results over a period of several weeks. ThoughtStream is easy to use and never requires "hard" or forced effort. Effort would create the opposite desired effect. Go easy on yourself and you will progress. Sit back, relax, and enjoy. With regular use you will notice that you are more aware of how you are feeling and reacting, and that you can quickly access deeply relaxed states. Experiment with the following exercises:
Additional Hints: It is okay to move around a little during a session. Avoid sudden or jerky hand movements. They can cause false readings. Make sure the sensor is strapped on snugly, but not too tight. It should feel comfortable without feeling restrictive. Wear loose fitting clothing, or if this is not possible, loose your belt or tie, and take off your shoes. Sit comfortably in an upright position, support your back with the back of a chair or a pillow to supplement it. do not slouch. A slouched position can cause more stress and cause you to nap; you do not want to nap during your session. the purpose is to learn conscious relaxation. If you find yourself regularly falling asleep while using ThoughtStream you may need to get more sleep. Or, do your session at a different time of the day.
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