“Ah Ha” Moment: using a guided relaxation as your tool

Every Tuesday morning for the last year and a half, I carve out time to record a new weekly guided relaxation podcast.  Every now and then I get a message ( like the one below) that sends a signal to a place deep inside me– kind of like a strong and powerful voice that says, “Keep on doing– what you are doing!”

This note arrived last week from a lovely mother describing her experience in using the guided relaxation podcasts…

I am a mother and wife and I do work outside the home.

I did not commit to a routine in the beginning, I just listened when I “needed” to  (needed meaning- I had a rough or stressful day) I HAD been having such a hard time juggling everything.  I could not seem to stick to any sort of routine.  Once I started listing to your show, and doing the relaxations – I had the “ah ha!” moment.

In December of 2008, I went through a bit a depression and began listening daily to calm my anxiety and nerves.  After a week of listening everyday, I saw the difference in my attitude.  I did not get aggravated as easily, and had much more patience for the tasks I need to perform on a daily basis as a mother, wife and worker.  In  late January I made it part of my routine to listen to one full show (of my choice!!! Woo hoo!) at 330 pm everyday.

I began downloading the Podcast through iTunes in the spring of 2008….. I love having the show on my iPod so that I can listen when and where I want, and with the beautiful weather coming I cant wait to do a relaxation at the beach! I am partial to the color breathing.  This technique comes easily for me and relaxes me quickly. My mind in general is just much clearer than it was before I started doing the relaxations.

Now that I have committed myself to doing the relaxation daily, I do- in fact- notice that all I have to do is show up, and its almost as if my body knows what to do! You’re relaxing, kind voice is just the topping on the cake.

Thank you again for all that you do.

Erin

Erin’s tip: an easy way to find Beth is search in the iTunes store for Elizabeth Irvine. Itunes calls it BTR:Creating Healthy Balance Everyday. ENJOY!!

Check out this week’s show 4/14/09 Creating Healthy Balance Everyday