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nights after the initial attempt. If this does not happen, the barrier must then be overcome by using a tape with a positive affirmation for sleep-learning in order to remove the psychological block. The importance of relaxation affirmations is stressed because of the tensions and frustrations that are a part of our life, and which can be at work even during sleep. Other recommendations for getting through the barrier stage include: Conscientiousness and genuine desire to succeed. Consistency of sleep-study—without even a night's interruption, if possible. Short messages at the beginning; using a poem for the first learning attempt, since the alliteration and rhythm seems to be conducive to early reception. Avoidance of alcohol, drugs, barbiturates, or tranquil-izers, which induce a heavy, unnatural sleep. Confidence and overcoming of anxiety. Delay of study, instead using sleep-therapy affirmations during illness and recuperation. Alternating self-development recordings and material to be learned, to remove tensions and negative thoughts, build up self-confidence, and develop relaxation. Keeping mechanical noise to a minimum. If the barrier appears to be impenetrable, special sleep-therapy tapes are available. It is strongly recommended that, at the beginning, only the Reverie Periods should be used for sleep-learning. Reverie is described as the state of drowsiness between waking and dreaming which begins just before