"Folks who live generally in balance focus on what they can do, and don’t lose energy spinning their wheels or getting tied up in knots over what is outside their control. At the same time, they hold a strongly accountable point of view, don’t avoid problems, and are willing to own the part they play in a situation."

"Holding an accountable point of view brings our life more into control and balance by focusing on where we can get leverage and where we can make a difference."

Numerous scientific studies over the past few decades have supported the notion that people experience less stress when they feel some sense of control over events in their lives.

This notion makes common sense. Feeling helpless or "out of control" can be very stressful. Feeling competent and in control can help reduce stress and lead to a sense of mastery in life.

The positive power of having a sense of control was a key factor in the design of Joel Levey’s Self-Guided Relaxation CD. We have made it easy for you to control the content of each guided imagery session.

Here’s how it works. The CD contains 23 different "spoken-word" guided imagery relaxation tracks, as well as other supporting tracks of music, soothing natural sound effects, and background information.

The 30 tracks on the CD are arranged so that you can play one of three 20-minutes complete relaxation sessions.

But many people like to pick and choose specific tracks that best suit their needs at a particular time. (That’s where the sense of control comes in.)

Here’s a recent testimonial we received from a customer in Chatsworth, CA:

That’s the power of the "Self-Guided" CD. More than 10,000 customers are already enjoying the benefits of being able to control the type and length of relaxation guided imagery they listen to on this CD. (See below for more information on this product.)

I hope that you find many experiences where you feel that healthy sense of control, leading you to greater ease, relaxation, and balance in your life.