On some level, we all understand that worry is a waste of our precious time and energy. Of course we know that worrying about something does not really help the situation. We all know that. (Right?) But, nevertheless the tendency to get wrapped up in our minds about a problem often leads us to worry. It comes on somewhat effortlessly, am I right?! It's so seemingly easy to worry. But is it really easy to be stuck in a thought pattern of energy-zapping, joy-strapping worry? No, of course not.
So what can be done? Let's just say you find yourself stuck in a stream of worry. The best way to change a habit is to replace it with a new one. Something you can actually DO about the thing you are worrying about. While worry is a cycle of negative and cumbersome thoughts, a new actionable habit is something that empowers you to feel the way you want to feel. What kind of habit can replace a worry? So glad you asked. Here are some ideas:
- Text a friend and tell them how awesome they are
- Say a prayer or send the warmest of thoughts to the person you are worrying about
- List out 3 things that you are grateful for
- Say an affirmation (aka, a favorite 'thought on purpose')
- Move your body in a fun and flamboyant new way (Example: raise the roof every time you worry)
- Go outside and breathe in 10 deeps breaths of fresh outside air
- Stay where you are and breathe in 10 deep breaths of air
- Ask yourself: how can I think of this differently?
- Remember this! The problem isn't the problem. The problem is how I am looking at the problem.
I'm sure there are trillions of other things that you can think of. Ways that YOU can actually USE your energy to move you in the direction of ease and enjoyment and away from STRESS and ANXIETY! Doesn't that sound much, much better... ?
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