{"id":307,"date":"2008-04-21T10:00:34","date_gmt":"2008-04-21T14:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.AchieveMax.com\/blog\/?p=307"},"modified":"2013-07-01T15:27:20","modified_gmt":"2013-07-01T19:27:20","slug":"reducing-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/achievemax.com\/blog\/2008\/04\/21\/reducing-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"A Proven Strategy for Reducing Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s stressful world, picking up the newspaper, turning on the TV, or going to the Internet can cause tremendous stress. There are simply too many issues affecting us today which are beyond our sphere of control. As a result, stress levels are soaring.<\/p>\n<p>However, fear not, as recent research by the Association of Critical Stress Factors has produced a long-awaited strategy which guarantees not only a reduction in your stress level but also actually provides a certain level of personal satisfaction and joy.<\/p>\n<p>Sit in a comfortable chair.<br \/>\nTurn on soft, soothing music.<br \/>\nRelax as you close your eyes.<br \/>\nVisualize yourself near a refreshing country stream.<br \/>\nFeel the warmth of a radiating sun on your face.<br \/>\nEnjoy the cool, refreshing afternoon breeze.<br \/>\nImagine birds singing in the crisp, cool mountain air.<br \/>\nKnow that nothing can bother you in this safe, pleasant location.<br \/>\nNo one on earth knows this secret place.<br \/>\nThe soothing sound of a gentle waterfall fills the air with a cascade of serenity.<br \/>\nThe cool water is fresh and clear.<br \/>\nYou can easily make out the face of the person whose head you are holding under the water.<br \/>\nThere now, feeling better?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s stressful world, picking up the newspaper, turning on the TV, or going to the Internet can cause tremendous stress. 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