The Sedona Method: FREE Tips for Releasing Yourself from Stress!

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Feeling Burnt Out? Five Surefire Strategies to Reignite Yourself

By Sedona Training Associates

As you prepare for your Fourth of July festivities -- picnics, barbecues and, of course, fireworks -- perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed instead of celebratory. Long work hours, errands to run, financial stress and just day-to-day obligations can easily leave you feeling burnt out.

And if you’re constantly running around wishing there were more hours in a day, you’re not alone. One-third of Americans are living with extreme stress, according to the American Psychological Association [APA], and 48 percent say their stress levels have gone up in the past five years.

Of course, too much stress is a surefire recipe for burnout. According to the APA survey:
* Nearly half of Americans say that stress has a negative impact on their personal and professional lives.
* 31 percent of employed adults have difficulty managing work and family responsibilities
* 35 percent said work interfering with family and personal time is a significant source of stress.
* 54 percent of Americans fight with people close to them because of stress.
* One in four people have been alienated from a friend or family member due to stress.

Fortunately, you don’t have to succumb to burnout. The following methods will renew your body and your spirit, while making your life much more manageable.

1. Stop Pushing Yourself
“If you're feeling burnt out in life, one of the first things to do is simply stop,” says Hale Dwoskin [pictured], CEO and director of training of Sedona Training Associates. “I don’t mean stop all activity, but stop pushing yourself.

“One of the chief causes of burning out is our tendency to be hard on ourselves and be our own slave drivers. This, of course, can also be contributed to by external circumstances. However, we are always in charge of our reactions.”

So, right now, make a list of activities that aren’t absolutely necessary. Now cross them off and stop doing them. You’ve just gained instant free time!

2. Believe That You’ll Get Everything Done
You know the feeling: rushing from one task to the next -- all the while fretting over how much you STILL have left to do. These feelings of rushing and resistance are contributing to your burnout.

“If you are feeling pressured, the tendency is to resist, and this resistance is one of the main contributors to burning out,” Dwoskin says. “So, allow yourself to release your resistance to whatever you're doing, and know that you'll get everything done whenever you do.”

Not sure how to release? Get The Sedona Method and you’ll find out everything you need to know.

3. Take Care of Yourself
“Burnout can easily occur if you are not taking care of yourself,” Dwoskin says. “If that's the case, allow yourself to take time for yourself, and this will often prevent burnout from happening.”

So, if you feel like there’s no time for you to relax, exercise, sleep and eat right, now’s the time to make it. These four things are not luxuries; they’re necessities for a happy mind and body.

4. Say “No”
If you’re feeling burnt out, it’s because your schedule is currently overflowing. In order to get your schedule back under control -- including having time to do absolutely nothing -- master the art of saying “No.” It’s not selfish; it’s a necessity. If you’re wondering who to say no to first, put those people who drain your energy at the top of your list [you know who they are!].

5. Take a “Mind” Vacation
You may not be able to get away from your stress physically, but you can tune it out mentally anytime you want. Some people use meditation, music, or exercise for this purpose. But you can release your stressful feelings instantly by using The Sedona Method.

“No matter what the cause, you can let go of the feeling of being burnt out just like any other feeling,” Dwoskin says. “And by doing this, you will uncover the natural fountain of unlimited energy that is already -- and always -- right within you.”

SOURCES: American Psychological Association [October 24, 2007], Sedona Training Associates

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How often have you wondered how amazing your life would be "if only..."? "If only I could lose weight..." "If only I had more money..." "If only I could be healthier..." "If only I had a better career or job..." "If only I didn't have to work as much..." "If only I had more focused time and energy to [fill in the blank], then I'd feel fulfilled..." "If only I could meet the right person, then I'd be happy..." "If only I could take control of my life..."

During the past 20 years or so, I've done my share of soul-searching, self-discovery, and individual and group therapy to help address various issues. Being an avid advocate for social, racial, ethnic and cultural diversity, as well as a lifelong student of ecology, I'm pleased to report that no one, single means of self-development has held the key to my personal growth and well-being. Instead, all of the diverse books, articles, courses, tapes, therapy sessions, meditations, visualizations, etc., have integratedly served me -- yes, some more than others -- and I believe that I've invested my time, money and energy well.

"The Secret" Reveals Lessons Regarding the Law of Attraction
In late 2006, "The Secret," a DVD and book by Rhonda Byrne, took the entire self-help world by storm. Replete with insights from dozens of prominent experts [AKA teachers] -- from the realms of psychology, metaphysics, religion/spirituality, medicine, business, personal finance, etc. -- "The Secret" was loaded with ideas and suggestions for living one's very best life, and became an instant bestseller.

Just a few months later, Oprah Winfrey hosted Byrne and a handful of "The Secret"'s teachers not once, but twice, on her show. And, now, in December 2007 -- a full year later -- "The Secret" is still on the prestigious New York Times bestseller list.

In a nutshell, lessons in "The Secret" all relate to the ancient Law of Attraction; i.e., you attract what you focus on. For instance, if you constantly worry about being broke, you'll stay broke -- and, very likely, magnetize more bills. If you keep thinking about how tired, lonely, sick and/or depressed you are, then you'll continue to feel fatigued, isolated, dis-eased and mopey. If you don’t genuinely feel and express gratitude, you’ll likely block more good things from coming your way.

Simple, huh? Yes -- that is, unless you're undoing decades of negative personal and social conditioning, the fallout from tragic life experiences, and, perhaps, a few unhealthy habits [AKA addictions]. Then, you've got a little more work to do.

As a writer, publisher and PR/branding/marketing professional, I'm familiar with the work-in-progress concept. Beyond that, I consider my Unitarian Universalist/Humanist self to be a work-in-progress -- i.e., till the day I die, when this lifelong party's over.

Thus, when I felt the widespread, positive vibe surrounding "The Secret," I just had to read it. And study it, I did ... from cover to cover ... twice! FYI: I'm very protective of my time, so it's a big deal for me to devote such time and energy to any endeavor, much less twice.

The Sedona Method: It's All About the Power of Letting Go
Along the way, I "met" some terrific teachers, each of whom offered a certain, nuanced life lesson. Among the most compelling teachers: a gent named Hale Dwoskin [pictured above], president of Sedona Training Associates.

Dwoskin, himself a student of the late Lester Levenson, has fine-tuned Levenson's teachings on the applied science of "releasing." He's authored the best-selling book, "The Sedona Method: Your Key to Lasting Happiness, Success, Peace and Emotional Well-Being," and developed a multimedia course that's helped millions of people throughout the world untether themselves from yesterday's obstacles and move on to better things.

Sound mysterious? It's not. Just as practicing the Law of Attraction yields powerful results, applying the Sedona Method's releasing technique aids students in simply letting go ... of bad habits/addictions ... poverty-inducing thoughts of scarcity and lack ... emotional trauma ... stress ... lethargy ... fears ... unwanted weight ... feelings of unworthiness ... and unrewarding relationships, work and activities that no longer serve your best interests while creating the abundance, peace, love, joy and fulfillment you deserve.

On Fourth of July 2007 [Independence Day!], I started studying the Sedona Method. Since then, I've unloaded clients and projects that held no place in my new, long-term career and business goals. More over, I've gained an unprecedented, new sense of clarity, acceptance, calmness, confidence, self-control and sheer imperturbability regarding various issues and situations that I've inadvertently allowed -- yes, allowed -- to plague me for years, even decades.

Bonus: Without even trying to shed a few extra pounds, all of this emotional and psychological releasing has also yielded a lighter, fitter and more energetic me -- i.e., one who now frequently opts for fresher and more nutritious whole foods, rather than caffeine and processed sweets, carbs and fats.

"Knowing how to release is not a luxury," says Dwoskin. "It is a basic survival skill for the millennium." It's true. As stressors mount -- personally, locally, nationally and globally -- it's critical to be able to control one's emotions, and to focus on what's important and relevant.

The Sedona Method guides students to doing just that. Simply put, I cannot praise it highly enough -- neither as a stand-alone technique, nor as a complement to other means of achieving sound mental health; e.g., traditional and alternative therapies, 12-step recovery work.

Endorsements Abound for the Sedona Method Course
If you want a doable, cost-effective system for letting go of "stuff" from the past, and moving toward a healthier, brighter and more abundant future, order a copy of Dwoskin's best-selling book from Amazon today. I wholeheartedly believe that it'll be one of the best gifts ever -- for yourself and/or a loved one.

If you'd like to check out Dwoskin's comprehensive multimedia course, go to the Sedona Training Associates Web site. There, you'll find celebrity and author testimonials from the likes of Jack Canfield, Barbara De Angelis Ph.D., John Gray Ph.D., Mark Victor Hansen, Mariel Hemingway, Gay Hendricks Ph.D., Robert Kriegel Ph.D., Cheryl Richardson and Brian Tracy, plus compelling endorsements from several prestigious educational and medical institutions -- including Harvard Medical School.

You'll also be able to request the free DVD, CD and MP3 gifts that provide an overview/sneak preview of the course, and sign up for the free "Sedona Method Success and Well-Being Newsletter" and free "Insiders Guide to the Sedona Method."

Check it out today, and prosper this holiday season ... and well into your future!

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Internet Marketers: Keyword Elite Generates 1,000's of Google Keywords in Just Seconds!

By now, I'm sure you've heard lots about Brad Callen's new keyword research and keyword generation tool, Keyword Elite. But, if not, I wanted to tell you briefly about some of the new features that Brad's added to the latest update to Keyword Elite.

As if the software wasn't already extremely powerful, Brad just keeps adding more requested features to it. Anyway, here is a brief list of what Keyword Elite can do for you:

* Easily generates keyword lists of over 10,000 keywords in a few short minutes

* Allows you to find extremely profitable, high-paying AdSense keywords

* Analyzes your PPC competition to find exactly which keywords are making them the most money, as well as which ones are losing them money

* Get a quick glance at how competitive a market is, in terms of organic search engine listings, as well as PPC listings

* Plus, way more than I can list here...

Brad's got several demo videos at the website to show you exactly what Keyword Elite can do for you, so I highly suggest that you take a few minutes from whatever you're doing right now, and go watch the videos.

I personally guarantee you've NEVER seen anything quite like this software.

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The Success Solution: How You May Be Preventing Your Own Success

Recently, I worked with a client who found himself in a couple of situations many of us have either experienced, or fear experiencing. He called me, feeling down, frustrated and anxious about his future. In the same week, he was laid off at work and experienced the end of a six-year relationship. Ouch!

As we explored his situation, we discovered a couple of things. First, he really didn’t like his job and it was not leading him towards the financial success he desired. And second, the relationship that ended was an unhappy one for quite some time. Yet, he wanted to hold on to both of them and felt upset over what had occurred.

You see, many of us find ourselves in similar situations in life. We have something that isn’t quite what we want, but if we were to lose it, great fear and insecurity arises.

Why?

There are two forces that drive your life and prevent you from really having what you desire: attachments and aversions.

We become attached to what is comfortable for us -- i.e., things that give us a false sense of having what we want; things that temporarily make us feel better for brief moments, only to leave us feeling rotten later. These attachments can include unfulfilling jobs, relationships that lack passion, bad habits such as smoking or overeating, and thousands of other possibilities.

Our attachments often prevent us from making the space in our life to have what we really desire. If life is a buffet, we have our plates full of food we don’t really like, meaning there isn’t any room for dessert.

Hanging on to that unfulfilling job for its false sense of security prevented this man from finding work he feels excited about doing – or starting a business of his own. His attachment to the mediocre relationship prevented him from exploring new possibilities and meeting someone who really loved him, and someone he really loved in turn.

We he saw this for himself, his energy took a dramatic turn in the positive direction. He saw new opportunity in his life instead of fear and loss. This one simple realization could likely change the course of his entire life.

We also have aversions. These are the things in life that feel uncomfortable to us. It could be making an important phone call, or asking out someone we are really attracted to, or getting in front of a room and sharing our brilliance. Aversions prevent us from moving forward, taking action and manifesting what we desire. Aversions prevent you from acting on your immense potential.

What are attachments and aversions and how can we overcome them?

Attachments and aversions are nothing more than feelings. Many of us say “I am frustrated" -- but the truth is, “I feel frustrated." I am having a feeling; I am not the feeling.

There is a wonderful technique called the Sedona Method that teaches a simple set of techniques that allow us to effortlessly “let go” of any unwanted thought or feeling – any attachment or aversion. With these blocks removed, you will feel more confidence, and more at ease and more willing to take the bold actions that produce success.

We can fight and struggle and force our way to success. We really can. I know. I have done it. But, ultimately, it is a hard, stressful, frustrating journey. I think you know what I mean.

Or we can learn to easily overcome the resistance that creates a flow to life. When we overcome our attachments and aversions, we become truly free to be, do and have whatever we desire. It’s easy. It really is.

I encourage you to learn more about any program that teaches you to “let go." It is the most powerful personal development tool I have ever learned. My favorite program on the market is the Sedona Method course – the original, and still the best, program of its kind.

The link below offers a free newsletter to learn more, and you can also order a free 2-hour DVD and introductory CD that includes a demonstration of one of the basic releasing techniques they teach. I encourage you to experience this program for yourself and discover the exhilarating possibility of true freedom from your attachments and aversions.

Wishing you all the success and abundance you can allow into your life,

John R. Barker

To learn more about the Sedona Method Program, click here.

John R. Barker is a personal success coach, author and facilitator of The Amazing Momentum Generator – a 35-day program for creating powerful results that last a lifetime. To learn more about John, see http://www.getsynergized.com/.

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