Free Website Helps to Zap Tension

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My "old" job as a paralegal was high stress and tension filled. I think I used every non-pharmaceutical relaxation aid known to man {and still use many of them} at night just to wind down; warm soaks in an essential oil enhanced bath, essential oil lavender drops on my pillow, lavender body spray, lavender body lotion {Johnson's Bedtime, the kind for babies is awesome and who says an adult can't use it too}, calcium/magnesium supplements at night, melatonin, valerian, meditation, guided imagery and relaxation tapes and food even - a potato, turkey breast or herbal teas before bedtime. If it's out there, I've probably used it as some point in my life!

Now my life still has some stress - hey, I'm married, need I say more?! And, while my son is an adult now, with his own family, I'm still a mom and that whole in-law/out-law thing with remarriages, ex's and "others" is a whole 'nother dynamic that can at times drum up stressful moments. Plus, I have animals - including the new kitten that found his way in my life recently and a puppy too. But I admit, it's not as bad as it was when law was the center of my life.

Still, it was cool when I happened to run across this website where you can mix your own custom blend of soothing sounds, for free no less: take some music like rhythmic drums, a flute, or my favorite "vibes," then mix that with a crackling fire, crickets, rain or sounds of the ocean {that's always been a favorite of mine - think Destin, Florida, condo on the beach, beachfront view and a cracked patio door at bedtime, oh yeah...never slept better!} and more.

I'm thinking this would be great to hook up some headphones and take 5 minutes during lunch to close your eyes and plug in and unplug before getting back to the grind. Or especially at night, to take a little down time right before bed.

They also have some premixed downloads available if you'd like to purchase one to upload to your iPod. Or click over here and check out the free downloadable sleep music.

Be sure to check out Sound Sleeping and let the tension melt away! After listening to all this, I admit {yawn} I'm ready for a nap!