Rid Yourself of Worry

 

   

Write it down.

Acknowledging your worry

Takes away its obsessive power.

So make a list of what's bugging you.

Say a prayer.

Ask God for help, patience

And the strength to get through

Your troubles.

Do something.

Clean out your closet,

Reorganize a room, write a letter

Or make a phone call you've been putting off.

You'll feel better just getting something done.

Read.

A book about someone else's troubles

(to take your mind off your own),

Something uplifting or funny,

Or even a self-help book for advice.

Take a break.

For 10-15 minutes,

Sit with your eyes closed in a quiet spot.

Mentally make a list of blessings in your life;

Good health, plenty of food in the fridge,

Friends and family, nice weather,

Anything you can think of.

Take a walk.

Movement is action.

With any luck the exercise will clear your mind

And raise your endorphin levels at the same time.

Getting out in the sun will lift

Your spirits too.

Let it go.

For a day or even just a few hours,

Do something you enjoy.

Try to refresh your mind and

See things in a new light.

Don't worry – your problems will still be

There when you get back.

Ask for help.

Ask your spouse, friend, sibling or family

For ideas on how to get past the

Obstacles in your life.

It'll remind you that others

Have gotten through the same problems

Before and hopefully give you some useful advice.

  

You can't change the past,
But you can ruin the present
By worrying over the future!

~unknown~

 

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