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5.0 out of 5 stars
simple, jargon-free ideas and instructions, Jun 3 2000
This review is from: Instant Calm: Over 100 Easy-to-Use Techniques for Relaxing Mind and Body (Paperback)
I don't agree with the synopsis of this book. The book does not contain mere "quick-fix solutions to relieve the stress and anxiety of daily life". 'Instant Calm' although is about crisis control, brings together over hundred of the most powerful stress management techniques known to the humans from ancient times to the discoveries of modern research on stress management. These include meditation, yoga, ancient relaxation techniques such as Tsu-sanli, Feng-Chih, acupressure, self-hypnosis, massage, aromatherapy, exercise, diet and much more. Some of these 'other' remedies include 'dance', 'unfold chair' and 'calm hugs' which has been described as "one of the most effective techniques of finding comfort in troubled moments..." For those who don't have the luxury of receiving 'calm hugs' can try listening to 'calm music' and or 'calm your own wrist' with the other hand!
What I liked most about the book was simple, jargon-free ideas and instructions. I liked the page on 'calm affirmation'. It reminded me that the list of the words at the end of this section can help me to convert the negatives into positives. For example, 'panic' can be replaced with 'peace'. The 'anger' can be turned into 'love' and 'failure' can be substituted with 'success'.
The book is packed with immediate remedial and effective methods of eliminating stress, negativity and lack of energy from our life.
It is a handbook for those who have to live with stress and worries in this modern 'age of anxiety'.
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