Melanie Miller

After 4-6 weeks of intermittent use of POWERMIND® (I listen to the CDs 4-5x per week), I find if I am experiencing a stressful moment I can calm myself quickly by imagining the "voice" & by practicing the deep breathing techniques I have learned. I am listening to the tapes as I write this, turning the volume to just audible, & am able to focus on my thoughts & receive the relaxing benefits at the same time.

I'm discovering that on a busy day, this is one of the ways I can take time to listen to the tapes & stay caught up too. The biggest stressor in my life is the feeling I have that I am never caught up - chores, errands, bill paying, etc. I am able to calm myself and feel less stressed since beginning this program.

I would love to practice with a shorter tape, one that I could listen to, then continue my ADLs without making excuses for not having enough time to participate in the program. My first experience with the tape was incredible: I laid on my sofa one afternoon covered by my favorite quilt & followed the instructions of the 1st tape until I fell into such a deep sleep that I had trouble waking up. Once I woke up, I had incredible energy & flew through my chores (my stress-causing chores).

Occasionally, my 10 year old son has unwarranted fears at bedtime (monsters in the closet, darkness, etc.) & one night I settled him down with the tape & his headphones & he was so impressed he couldn't wait to listen to the tape the next day & the day after, in lieu of play time. He calls it the "relaxation tape," & although he doesn't listen daily, he understands when I am listening what I am doing, and when he is feeling like he needs it, he listens too. I've even used the tape while driving (eyes open, of course!) & loved my "relaxing" commute. I think this is a very exciting program, and am very interested in supporting the expansion of awareness of the program, & am also interested in assisting with presentation of the program. Please feel free to utilize me in areas where you think I would be the best asset.