One of the biggest problems facing humanity today is excessive worry. One may argue that we have plenty to worry about. But, do you know that of the things you worry about 40% never happen, 30% has already happened, 12% are needless, and 10% are petty or small. Only 8% of what you worry about are real and divided into those you can solve and those you cannot. If you cannot solve it, why spend valuable time worrying about it? Worry robs us of peace, joy, and keeps us living limited lives. In excess it can even jeopardize our health. So how do we break the worry habit?
1. Ask yourself this question. What are the chances that what I am worrying about will ever happen?
2. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff. Don’t spend valuable time on inconsequential things. Don’t make it bigger than it is.
3. Accept the things we cannot change, change the things we can and the wisdom to know the difference (The Serenity Prayer)
4. Focus on Solutions not Problems. Most people spend 90 %of their time on the problem and 10% on the solution. It should be the other way—90% on the solution and 10% on the problem.
5. Live In the Present. Don’t try to predict what CAN happen in the future. Concentrate on what you want to happen NOW. Learn from the past, plan for the future, but live in the present.
6. Solve Problems as They Arise. Problems don’t go away or get better because you ignore them. Look for the best possible solution and then take positive action.
7. Keep busy – Stay focused on the many positive possibilities that lie ahead for you. Engage in activities that inspire and motivate you. Don’t live your lives based on What if? You could spend your entire existence worrying about NOTHING.
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