Superfly,
Mgrego2 suggestions are great!
The chanting you're referring too is to keep the conscious mind from interfering with the PR process.
If relaxation is what you're after, try the 3-2-1 method. There was another method I had posted and that had given me success that was posted on this DB regarding relaxation. Other's have also contributed. Do a search on "relax(ation)" ... some great article should present themselves to help you out.
As for questions to ask yourself ... remember that probing is one method of activation ... if you do not know what to ask, try using another activation method. Many times I do not know what to ask because it is comprehension that I'm after ... I'll super read /dip and rapid read. Play with the system to see what meets your needs.
Good luck and have fun!
Michael Saikali