Learn To Be Stress-Free

Susan Neri-Friedwald
New Behavior Institute (2004)
ISBN -
Reviewed by Erika K. Oliver for Reader Views (4/06)

I’m thinking about how much work I have to do today.…including listening to this CD to “learn to be stress free.” Yesterday, I put the CD in the player and was immediately interrupted by the telephone ringing and kids coming and going. Thirty minutes seems like a long time to just listen. I’m skeptical, yet hopeful for the possibility of getting a chance to relax.

Initially, Susan Neri-Friedwald’s voice reminds me of Barbara Streisand. As she instructs me to get comfortable, I maintain my mind chatter, wondering if Neri-Friedwald is as calm as she sounds and thinking that is impossible. Suddenly, I realize that I am relaxing. I appreciate her voice and I appreciate that she’s not asking much from me. Following her instructions, my mind chatter diminishes and thirty minutes is over much too quickly.

I recommend this CD to everyone for a 30-minute break. Over time, listening to “Learn To Be Stress-Free” will help the listener maintain a relaxed state throughout the day. There is no introduction to detract from the experience, the author just immediately starts with the meditation, leaving one feeling relaxed and happy that you sat back, took the time, and listened. One word of advice, do heed the label warning to not listen while driving or operating machinery.

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