Being a worrier is something that most don't admit openly, but behind closed doors there is a little worrier in most of us.
I am included in this mix. Since I provide the sole income for the family, 90% of my fears pertain to losing that income and then having to find another job to feed the family. Perhaps that's why I have such a hard time leaving work at work.
Regardless of your reasons, there are ways to at least minimize worrying. One of my favorite bloggers tells us how in his 20 tips. Here is the the beast the gets to me:
Worry is like a parrot sitting on your shoulder - jabbering on about all the awful things that could happen to you, how dreadful they will be and how little you can do to prevent them. Spend too long listening to the parrot and you start to believe it. But worry is only a small part of your mind, and not the most resourceful part either.
So next time the Parrot starts jabbering away in your ear, stop and listen to it for a moment - don’t try to block it out, just listen to the anxious Parrot-like voice, and recognize that it’s not you and it’s not telling you the truth about you or your situation. Look around you, move around and reconnect with your body - all the while keeping the Parrot’s voice in your awareness without getting caught up in it. A bit like when you have the radio on in the background, but you’re not really listening to it - the sound goes in and out of your awareness, without capturing your attention. The more you practice doing this, the more worry will fade into the background, the clearer your thinking will be and the calmer you will feel.
To relieve a little stress and put everything into perspective, read Ririan's See How Easily You Can Overcome Your Worries.
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