Received this feedback from a NY state employee who has a busy and stressful customer service job. He attended a few of my classes in May 2010.
My practices (See link (1) for the different modes)
I practice the ‘Tip mode’ or ‘Segment mode’ to get sleep while in the bed and when I wake up during the night or in the morning and need to fall back asleep.
I practice the ‘Counting mode’ while driving or walking during the day.
I practice the ’911 mode’ when I recognize I am getting stressed, frustrated, worked up or pent up with anger or frustration.
The benefits I gained
These practices have improved my self control and reduced my anger. They have increased my tolerance for things out of my control. They have improved my health. I can feel the difference. I don’t have anxiety or chest pains or tightening, like I had before or nearly as frequently as before. They have reduced my road rage. There is improvement in how I react with or accept other drivers. I have improved my tolerance and anger for mistakes and towards the “general public”. They have helped me in my job and career. I think before I react which has helped me deal with “difficult customers”.
I just have to work on making it more of a routine so that I don’t have to think about it. I don’t do it as much as I should or need to!!
I really like your Rope/Snake story (2) that you told me in the class. I just found that on the website.
I can’t thank you enough. You have helped me tremendously.
Related pages
(1) How can I do it?
(2) Is it a snake or a rope?
