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Soothing voice helps to lower stress levels

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Relax with Andrew Johnson - Deep Relaxation - Sleep Rating 10/10 US$2.99

My guess is that in Hong Kong most people, whether they know it or not, could use a good app to help them deal with stress. Stress is bad, and according to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, people frequently attribute the symptoms of stress to illnesses, rather than laying the blame where it belongs. The Stress Check app by Azumio agrees with professional advice on this matter: taking time to chill out brings my stress levels - in the form of heart-rate variability - right down.

With his gentle Scottish tones, Andrew Johnson gives you what could be considered the James Bond of relaxation inductions (and I am thinking Sean Connery, of course).

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A clinical hynotherapist, Johnson provides more than just a pretty voice to accompany the typical, deep resonating relaxation sounds.

Like other meditation, relaxation or hypnotherapy apps, this one will talk you into a deep state of relaxation. This almost-asleep state is when you are most receptive to a hypnotherapist's suggestions.

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Johnson suggests: 'You will feel more energised, more focused, nerves stronger and steadier, and with practice your body remains more and more relaxed; in fact, you become more relaxed yourself, about the world around you ... life seems happier, healthier, more satisfying.' How can a positive suggestion like this be bad?

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