tly, with more energy than before.

Now imagine yourself somewhere really peaceful, somewhere far away, perhaps a place you've been to where you were able to feel deeply relaxed, or somewhere in your imagination, the open countryside, a wide open desert, a deserted beach. See yourself sitting or lying there, relaxed and at peace, free from all your daily worries and anxieties. Enjoy that feeling, that sense of relaxation tha

Nowadays everyday life can feel like being caught up in an endless whirlwind. We are constantly bombarded with information, advertising and news. Chances are you have a job that is pressured, with a long list of tasks to focus on, with targets to meet and tight deadlines. Family life can mean even more choices and decisions that have to be made, domestic responsibilities that have to be fitted into a tight schedule. Sometimes it can feel like there's no escape, no peace to be had anywhere, that your head might explode from all the effort.

Make some space in all that busy-ness -- just half an hour -- to do this powerful visualization that will recharge your batteries and give you the energy to deal with all you're faced with. If necessary plan ahead, choose a time when you know you won't be disturbed, switch off the telephone and sit or lie somewhere really comfortable.

Take a couple of slow, deep breaths, right down to the bottom of your lungs, and as you exhale start to relax. Perhaps you need to move a little to get more comfortable, plump up the cushions or the pillow. Does that feel better?

If you're still feeling tense or troubled spend a little more time just gently relaxing … feel the tension flowing out of your neck, your arms, your back, your legs. Take another slow, deep breath and exhale once more, letting go of all the stresses of the day, focussing on feeling totally comfortable and relaxed.

If any thoughts intrude just let them go, breathe slowly and calmly and bring your attention back to the present. This time is just for you. If you feel anxious about taking time out remind yourself that this is to enable you to do all you need to do but more calmly, more efficiently, with more energy than before.

Now imagine yourself somewhere really peaceful, somewhere far away, perhaps a place you've been to where you were able to feel deeply relaxed, or somewhere in your imagination, the open countryside, a wide open desert, a deserted beach. See yourself sitting or lying there, relaxed and at peace, free from all your daily worries and anxieties. Enjoy that feeling, that sense of relaxation that

can feel like there's no escape, no peace to be had anywhere, that your head might explode from all the effort.

Make some space in all that busy-ness -- just half an hour -- to do this powerful visualization that will recharge your batteries and give you the energy to deal with all you're faced with. If necessary plan ahead, choose a time when you know you won't be disturbed, switch off the telephone and sit or lie somewhere really comfortable.

Take a couple of slow, deep breaths, right down to the bottom of your lungs, and as you exhale start to relax. Perhaps you need to move a little to get more comfortable, plump up the cushions or the pillow. Does that feel better?

If you're still feeling tense or troubled spend a little more time just gently relaxing … feel the tension flowing out of your neck, your arms, your back, your legs. Take another slow, deep breath and exhale once more, letting go of all the stresses of the day, focussing on feeling totally comfortable and relaxed.

If any thoughts intrude just let them go, breathe slowly and calmly and bring your attention back to the present. This time is just for you. If you feel anxious about taking time out remind yourself that this is to enable you to do all you need to do but more calmly, more efficiently, with more energy than before.

Now imagine yourself somewhere really peaceful, somewhere far away, perhaps a place you've been to where you were able to feel deeply relaxed, or somewhere in your imagination, the open countryside, a wide open desert, a deserted beach. See yourself sitting or lying there, relaxed and at peace, free from all your daily worries and anxieties. Enjoy that feeling, that sense of relaxation tha

e really comfortable.

Take a couple of slow, deep breaths, right down to the bottom of your lungs, and as you exhale start to relax. Perhaps you need to move a little to get more comfortable, plump up the cushions or the pillow. Does that feel better?

If you're still feeling tense or troubled spend a little more time just gently relaxing … feel the tension flowing out of your neck, your arms, your back, your legs. Take another slow, deep breath and exhale once more, letting go of all the stresses of the day, focussing on feeling totally comfortable and relaxed.

If any thoughts intrude just let them go, breathe slowly and calmly and bring your attention back to the present. This time is just for you. If you feel anxious about taking time out remind yourself that this is to enable you to do all you need to do but more calmly, more efficiently, with more energy than before.

Now imagine yourself somewhere really peaceful, somewhere far away, perhaps a place you've been to where you were able to feel deeply relaxed, or somewhere in your imagination, the open countryside, a wide open desert, a deserted beach. See yourself sitting or lying there, relaxed and at peace, free from all your daily worries and anxieties. Enjoy that feeling, that sense of relaxation tha

another slow, deep breath and exhale once more, letting go of all the stresses of the day, focussing on feeling totally comfortable and relaxed.

If any thoughts intrude just let them go, breathe slowly and calmly and bring your attention back to the present. This time is just for you. If you feel anxious about taking time out remind yourself that this is to enable you to do all you need to do but more calmly, more efficiently, with more energy than before.

Now imagine yourself somewhere really peaceful, somewhere far away, perhaps a place you've been to where you were able to feel deeply relaxed, or somewhere in your imagination, the open countryside, a wide open desert, a deserted beach. See yourself sitting or lying there, relaxed and at peace, free from all your daily worries and anxieties. Enjoy that feeling, that sense of relaxation tha

tly, with more energy than before.

Now imagine yourself somewhere really peaceful, somewhere far away, perhaps a place you've been to where you were able to feel deeply relaxed, or somewhere in your imagination, the open countryside, a wide open desert, a deserted beach. See yourself sitting or lying there, relaxed and at peace, free from all your daily worries and anxieties. Enjoy that feeling, that sense of relaxation that you crave, that peace of mind that you yearn for.

When you feel ready start to create a safe space around yourself in your mind's eye. See yourself drawing a circle in the sand, or placing a ring of stones around yourself, perhaps building a thicket of brush to encircle your space or entering a beautiful cave that you've come upon. Do whatever feels right and comfortable for you. Whatever you choose ensure that you feel safe, that you feel protected, that you have defined a space around yourself that nothing and no one can enter without your say so.

You can rest here for as long as you want, feeling safe and relaxed in the space you've created. Remind yourself that this is your space, a space in your life, to refresh yourself, to heal yourself, to be free of all the demands that people make on you. Tell yourself 'Right now I'm safe,' and feel that sense of safety and relaxation, that you are in control, that nothing can disturb you until you're ready.

You can choose to elaborate on your visualization -- see golden light flooding down from the sky and embracing you. See the golden light filtering into your body, coursing through your veins. Or see a core of energy rising from the earth and into your body, recharging you, strengthening you.

See yourself looking into the distance and noticing all the hectic buzz of the world outside your safe space, observing it all in a calm and detached way. It's there but it's separate from you, right now you're not engaging with it, you're just looking at it, seeing it for what it is -- busy-ness in the middle of the calm. It's like a mirage in the distance, that you will re-engage with when you're ready.

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