Caution: DO NOT READ THIS while operating a vehicle.

Slowly read this as you become aware of
and focus on the sound
of your voice in your mind,
or as you read it out loud.

Begin to slow down
allowing these few words
to take you into
the safe space
in your mind 
that you control.

Hear the sound of your breath
as you slowly take it in
and slowly let it out.

Breathe in and
adjust your breathing,
in and out,
to a comfortable speed 
as you read each line.

You sense that comfort
flowing into your feet
and legs
and hips
and chest
and arms
and head. 

And focus on
the sound of your voice
in your mind
as you stretch the words
to make them work
for you.

Just these few words
in your mind,
give you new hope
and joy for
a new day beginning.

You are feeling
very comfortable
as you let your voice
guide you easily
into a state of relaxation,
filling you with happiness,
confidence
and success.

Just being
and listening
to the sound
of your voice
makes you feel
so easy
and lazy
and relaxed. 

Think, now, of a moment
when you felt so happy.

Enjoy and
relive every part of it.

Think, now, of a moment
when you felt so confident.

Relive every part and
enjoy the feeling.

Think, now, of a moment
when you felt so successful.

Enjoy reliving every part
and feeling.

See yourself
laughing and enjoying
the challenges.

And feel so happy
and confident that
life is good.

Even after you have read
through this
just pausing for a moment
and hearing your voice in your head
will help you relax
and make this day the best ever.

Now you are ready to go out and meet the new day.

Read this again, whenever you want just a moment  to relax.