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These are the 100 affirmations from
'Tranquil Sleep Now' from thinkrightnow.com.
I'm sure I can share these with you as they used to have them on their website and they
sent these to me in an email. For those of you who don't know, this is a CD where each affirmation is said 3x each with a different inflection in the woman's voice. Soothing background music with a certain beats per minute for learning, is playing in the background.
Regards, Peace 1
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I deserve to enjoy peaceful, restful sleep
When I want to relax, I simply close my eyes, breathe deeply, and I relax
I can handle any challenge life gives to me
I am a very sound sleeper
I welcome and embrace new and exciting changes in my life
I sleep perfectly well in the dark or in the light
I can fall asleep whenever I want and wherever I want
I feel completely safe and protected while I sleep
No matter how busy my days are, my sleep is always peaceful and uninterrupted
I always sleep soundly until the appropriate wake up time
I can mentally tune out all distracting noises when I want to go to sleep
It is my habit to go to bed at an hour that ensures adequate sleep time
I have dissolved all blocks to peaceful, restful sleep
I limit the amount of food I eat as it gets closer to bedtime
I am free of any need or desire for artificial sleeping aids
I am a happy, enthusiastic, balanced person
The answers to my biggest challenges often come to me in my dreams
My ability to focus and concentrate is improving every day now
I feel my best when I'm involved in vigorous physical activity
I have released all the emotional hurts of the past
Deep rhythmic breathing always calms my body and my mind
I am always careful about the foods, drinks and medicines I put into my body
I love how energized I feel after a good night's sleep
When I close my eyes to sleep, all discomfort dissolves in total peace
Getting the appropriate amount of sleep is important to me
If my sleep is ever temporarily interrupted, I can quickly and easily go back to sleep
I naturally wake up at the appropriate time
I am always in a good mood regardless of the amount of sleep I get
Whenever I close my eyes to sleep, I know I will be sleeping within just a few moments
I fall asleep quickly and easily without artificial sleep aids
I wake up energized every day without caffeine or other stimulants
The adventure and possibility that each new day brings is exciting to me
I always sleep well regardless of what is happening in my life
I breathe deeply and quietly while I sleep
At my appropriate wakeup time, I always feel rested, energized, and ready for my day
I can sleep peacefully even in unfamiliar environments
Upon waking, I am always fully aware of my surroundings
When I lay down to sleep, I always drift off quickly and easily
I can fall asleep quickly and easily regardless of the temperature or humidity
Sleeping is often the most important and productive thing I can do
I feel my best when I get the appropriate amount of sleep
When I put my head down to sleep, all thoughts and mental pictures fade away
I start and end each of my days with positive, encouraging and empowering thoughts
I always get the most comfortable mattress and pillows I can afford
Regardless of my schedule, I always make sure I get enough quality sleep
I do what I can to make my sleep environment peaceful and calming
Whenever I want to asleep, all I have to do is close my eyes
Regardless of the size of my responsibilities, I always sleep well
I have all the energy I need during the day to do everything I want to do
I avoid reading, watching or listening to disturbing information before bedtime
All worry has dissolved now in total peace
When I close my eyes to sleep, my entire body relaxes instantly and completely
Closing my eyes has a rejuvenating, healing effect on me
I like having a routine where I go to sleep and wake up around the same times every day
When I close my eyes to asleep, I feel all of life's pressures melt away
All my muscles stay loose and relaxed when I sleep
I happily look forward to the wonderful adventures that tomorrow will bring
When operating any kind of machinery, I feel wide awake and alert
I have all the energy I need without using any type of artificial stimulants
My energy stays high until I prepare to go to sleep
I understand the important connection between sleep and overall health
I feel safe and secure sleeping in the dark
The concerns of the day always dissolve as soon as I close my eyes to sleep
Before I fall asleep, I like to think about relaxing, pleasant experiences
I structure my days and my life so that I can get all the sleep I need
Each and every one of my days is a good day now
Peaceful sleep is the foundation of my excellent physical and mental health
I can quickly and easily fall asleep whenever I want to
When I close my eyes, all physical and emotional tension dissolves away
At bedtime, I always fall blissfully asleep within just a few moments
Closing my eyes has a wonderfully restorative effect on me
I can fall asleep any time I want without effort or strain
I love getting a full restful night's sleep
When I close my eyes to sleep, all awareness of my body disappears
I can sleep soundly even in the noisiest environments
I respect my body and feed it with only healthy, nutritious foods
I enjoy the most wonderfully happy and encouraging dreams
I can make even the biggest challenges seem simple and easy to overcome
My body is tranquil and still while I sleep
My waking hours are always filled with activity and accomplishment
I breathe naturally and comfortably while I sleep
When I close my eyes to sleep, I always expect to be sleeping quickly and effortlessly
I appreciate everyone and everything that's good in my life
I can always sleep at bedtime without any type of medication or sleep aid
I make sure to avoid all news channels just before I go to sleep
With every hour of sleep I get, my immune system grows more balanced and effective
Its normal for me to sleep undisturbed until my scheduled wake up time
I feel safe and secure while sleeping
Getting the right amount of sleep is one of my top priorities
When I close my eyes to sleep, I always drift off quickly and effortlessly
Being well rested helps me accomplish a great deal every day
When I close my eyes to sleep, all thoughts disappear as I peacefully drift off
I take time to play and have fun every day
My body rejuvenates and heals while I sleep
Regardless of the size of my responsibilities, I always appreciate what's good in my life
During all my waking hours, I feel alert and energized
The older I get, the better I sleep
I am careful about eating or drinking anything that can affect my sleep
When I awake each day, my mind fills with the exciting possibilities that await me
I enjoy excellent overall physical and mental health now
It is normal for me to sleep uninterrupted until the appropriate wake-up time
I can wake up and be alert whenever necessary
I have more than enough time to properly handle all my responsibilities
I am proud of the person I am and the person I am becoming
energy I enjoy learning how food affects my energy and sleep patterns
I am free of any habit of worrying about what's not perfect
When I lay down to sleep I can be unconscious within seconds of closing my eyes
I can carry out my responsibilities effectively regardless of the time of day
I can fall asleep quickly without any kind of sleeping aid
A great number of my thoughts are about what I love and what I am grateful for
My sleep always rejuvenates me
Regardless of my schedule or responsibilities, when it's time to sleep, I can sleep
I see sleep as a vital and necessary part of my life
When I close my eyes to sleep, all the concerns of the day float away
I am an even-tempered, rational, sensible person
I have the energy to do everything I want and need to do
I can sleep anywhere and any time I want to
It's easy for me to relax and fall sleep
All my body's energy centers become balanced while I sleep
I always give myself time to relax and unwind before I go to sleep
I can sleep soundly in any type of environment
When I lay down to sleep, I can completely shut off all conscious thoughts
I take care of the concerns of the day during the day
My high waking energy contributes to my successful, rewarding, and happy life
I feel safe and secure resting in my own bed
I always sleep peacefully until my designated wake-up time
Before I drift off to sleep, I like to think positive, optimistic, loving thoughts
Sleep rejuvenates and energizes my body and my mind
I do my best to ensure that I go to sleep and wake up around the same times every day
I can take care of tomorrow's responsibilities tomorrow
At my designated wake-up time, my body and mind come alive and fill with energy
My dreams are of a prosperous, healthy, and happy life

Think Right Now International
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I have the ThinkRightNow Cd's for anxiety, organization, and procrastination. I LOVE the two for anxiety and organization, but the first time I listened to the procrastination one I felt uncomfortable (I've procrastinatied listening to it ever since- HA!). I think the main reason I felt anxious is because procrastination has been a life-long trait that I know I need to overcome; additionally, I was procrastinating a MAJOR task and still am...

Anyway, I'm very interested in the sleep affirmations- will look into the CD. I believe the "science" behind it is accurate (have attended educational workshops about brain-based learning and the influence of broque music) and find the woman's voice to be encouraging and calming- also, no subliminals.

Once again, thanks for the great tip Peace1<span class="ev_code_PINK">;*)</span>
fischee

Hi Fischee!

That's so nice to hear you have some of the cd's too ! Was the Anxiety/Panic CD your complete cure, or did you use it with other things? For me, it never worked as it only had 1 or 2 affirmations for sleeping. I never did ask for a refund because I thought I could use it sometime later in my life, or pass it on to someone else.

I can understand how the procrastination CD made you feel uncomfortable !! I procrastinate too. I think it has to do with perfectionism?
My lifelong battle.. but getting better an inch at a time.. I LOVE the Depression CD but it was the one that made me feel most uncomfortable in the beginning. It challenged all my negative thoughts and for the 1st time I could pinpoint exactly why I was depressed because of the the way I chose to view things that have happened to me. It made me see that I didn't have to look at them that way and as soon as I didn't I became happy. It just demonstrates to me that our thoughts are so POWERFUL. I'm just so glad I have this CD that if I ever need it it can steer me back in the right direction. Sometimes we can get lost..

It's great to hear there is science and research to back up these CD's. I'm sure the workshops you attended were really fascinating!
Was this part of school or something you did on your own ?

It will probably be several days before I receive the CD, but for now I can meditate on these affirmations during the day.

Thanks again to Missletoes for posting and letting me know about this new CD!


Take care, Peace !

Hi, again, Peace1,
No, the eliminating anxiety/panic CD was not my "cure"- I've just used these CDs and the visualization CDs as supplemental material to this (and the Linden) program.

My procrastination is MOST DEFINATELY due to perfectionism. Yes, "My name is Emily, and I am a recovering addict of Perfectionism..." / I firmly believe the ridiculously high expectations I have of myself have greatly contributed to my anxiety.

As for conqueoring (sp?) my insomnia, I went a rather unconventional route I would not suggest to anyone (I'll pm you if you're interested). I still have occasional challenges in falling asleep immediately but am taking a variety of different herbs/supplements and have implemented a "bedtime routine"- soon to include the SleepRightNow CD (yes, I ordered it, too!- <span class="ev_code_RED">Thank you soo much for telling everyone about it!</span>).

Well, I'm off to catch some zzz's,
Emily

I haven't really had a chance to fully examine the Linden program, but once I become more acquainted with it I will post a separate forum. I have listened to the introductory material and relaxation CDs, and he is legit- but maybe a little aggressive for those just beginning to address their anxiety/OCD/agoraphobia (no, it really doesn't have anything to do with depression).

Hello Fischee. Sorry for my delayed reply.

Well, I'm sorry to hear the anxiety/panic cd was not the 'cure'.. it wasn't mine either.
Did you listen to it while you slept? I couldn't do it, but I know they say that is the best way to get it in the unconscious. It is a good supplement anyway to CBT. I also tried the Linden program and the One Move Program. The One Move I just could not do it. He suggests trying to make the panic worse at it's peak.
I don't remember the Linden method anymore but I did think his approach was a bit aggressive.
But if his advise works, I wish you all the best and great success with it. Certainly it sounds you have spent a lot of money too..

Well looks like we are two peas in a pod. Was at my chiropractor today and out of the blue he told me my anxiety was because I was a perfectionist. He's pretty smart to have picked that up considering he doesn't know me that well.. well maybe there were some loud clues I wasn't aware of ! ? LOL

An unconvential route you tried for insomnia ? Hmmm.. you have me interested even if it didn't work.. It's good you are taking supplements and herbs as for sure our bodies need it with all the stress we put them under. I take 3 mg melatonin, 5000 mg b12 and 1 Tranquilnite. I take a heaped teaspoon every other day or so of
Natural Calm at about 8pm.

Please let me know how you like the new Tranquil Sleep CD, and we can compare notes
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All the best, Peace 1 ( :