Problem: Article: There is no reason to rush to massage your cat. Begin by petting the cat gently as you normally would, then stroke the cat's entire back slowly, counting the seconds it takes to do so. Stroke the cat's back a second time, this time doubling the seconds it took to do so before. The cat may really enjoy the slow speed of this stroke. Repeat this technique six times. Repetition is good for getting your cat to accept the massage, as well as establishing familiarity and relaxing the cat in general. Run your thumb or fingers from the top of the cat's head to the base of its neck gently. Gently massage the back of the neck with your thumb and fingers. Tug very gently on the loose skin on the sides of the cat's neck. Very gently caress the cat's body applying mild pressure around the contours. You should be able to feel various bones as you do so. Do not apply too much pressure, but get your fingertips in each crevice and massage gently. Try increasing the speed of your caress on the belly/breast area to see if the cat likes it. Be careful here because some cats are very sensitive to being touched on the underside of their body. If the cat is very relaxed, he or she may not mind, but even if so, this may startle the cat or cause it to get somewhat defensive, so be careful. Gently lift up on the cat's chin with your fingertips, and, as the cat lifts its head, begin stroking the chin and neck with your fingers. Move from the throat to the tip of the chin. If the cat looks up, he or she likes this motion. You can also move your fingers in a circular motion underneath the the chin for a different sensation.
Summary: Begin slowly. Massage the back of the cat's neck. Caress the cat's body. Move your hand slowly to the underside of the cat's body and gently massage the belly. Massage under the cat's chin.

Problem: Article: If simple coping mechanisms prove ineffective in dealing with your feelings of anger and fail to stop you from reacting angrily, your problem may not be something you can fix on your own. A plethora of books and websites provide techniques for controlling your anger, but you may find you need additional, face-to-face assistance when it comes to coping with your anger. Anger management is not a problem from which you alone suffer. There are likely many groups in your area that can provide you with support in dealing with your anger issues. Research and identify the types of groups that you feel will be the most beneficial for you. Sometimes these groups are composed of regular people like yourself who have problems controlling their anger. Others are headed by licensed professionals. Some of the groups are free and open to the public while others are fee-based and exclusive to certain members of the community. Find a group that is right for you. Searching online, consulting with a doctor or asking a friend or colleague who has had similar issues are all great ways to help you identify legitimate anger management resources in your area. Coming together with individuals who suffer from the same anger management problems as you will provide you with tangible methods for coping with your anger. These groups can also provide a safe place for you to express your feelings of anger in a nurturing and understanding environment. Finally, the support of a group can help you devise and stick to an anger management routine or plan. Anger management sessions provide specific techniques or ways of thinking that help you minimize and control your anger. While books and online resources provide general solutions for anger management, these sessions can help you develop and tailor an anger management routine that is specific for your needs. Even after you have seen some improvement in dealing with your anger issues, it is possible to relapse and fall back into to negative patterns of behavior or thinking. That is why it is critical to attend anger management classes regularly, even after you have begun to employ methods for controlling your anger. There is no established time frame for ending your anger management sessions. While there may be a point when you feel you don't need them anymore, you should allow a trained professional to tell when it is safe to stop attending. Anger management classes, groups or sessions provide you with the framework for dealing with stress in your day-to-day life. It is up to you to put these theoretical methods into actual practice. Employ the techniques you acquired in anger management in real life situations and gauge the end results of utilizing these techniques. When you know how these techniques work or don't work for you in real life situations, anger management sessions can help you find alternative solutions or reinforce the techniques that do work. So, be prepared to put what you have learned into use and report the results in your anger management sessions to achieve the most favorable outcome. Anger management classes are not just for you. You may find that, after attending these classes or groups for some time, you are equally capable of helping those people with similar problems. Not only does this help the other individuals in your group, but will also lend some perspective to your own anger management issues.
Summary: Be aware that some people need help controlling anger. Find local anger management groups. Attend anger management sessions. Continue attending support groups. Practice what you've learned in your anger management sessions. Assist others with their problems.

Problem: Article: You need to find a nice quiet and calm place to make your recording. If you are recording it on your computer, your bedroom could be ideal. Make sure you do it at a time of day when you will not be distracted and there is not noise coming from outside your room. To make a good recording you will need to be relaxed and in the right frame of mind. Put aside plenty of time so you can relax before you turn the recording device on. You have to be relaxed when you make the recording, if you want it to be relaxing when you listen back to it. One way to guarantee you will not be relaxed when you are trying to make the recording, is having faulty or unreliable equipment. Spend some time getting to grips with whatever recording device you are using before you get started. Do some practice runs where you record yourself talking normally until you are completely confident. Before you begin recording, read through the script from start to finish and think about your voice and delivery. It's not just what you say that's important, but how you say it. You will find it hard to relax if you are listening to a voice shouting at you to do so. Equally, your voice must be engaging enough that the images you create have an impact on you, and help you visualise the scenes. Try using different dynamics in your voice, including slow quiet parts, and faster louder parts. Experiment and try different things. There is no single way to make a good recording, it's all about what works for you. Try to engage with the content of the script as you say it. If you are describing a calm sea, try to picture that in your mind as you read it. When you are fully relaxed and prepared, start your recording. Try and get all the way through in one take on your first go. Concentrate on the words and the images you are creating. Try to be in the moment and really engage with the script you have prepared. Monitor the tone and speed of your voice, but let yourself be carried on the words as much as possible. Once you have made a complete recording listen back through it. You might want to listen through it a couple of times before you try to use it for hypnosis. It will probably take you a few attempts to get it sounding how you like, so expect to make multiple recordings. Try to learn something from each recording you make and you will get better and better. Pay attention to how your voice sounds, and the tempo of you delivery. Maybe you will need to speak a bit more animatedly, or perhaps more slowly. Once you have got the hang of the recording you might want to try and add some extra elements to complement your words. If you have some editing software on your computer, you could add some relaxing music to go along with the text. Feel free to experiment with different ideas and keep an open mind about what might work for you.
Summary:
Prepare a quiet space. Check all the equipment is working. Consider your voice and tone. Record your script. Listen through it. Consider adding music.