4 Practices to Help You Stop Worrying
1. Recognition
Recognize if you are living in chronic fear and worry.
- Are your thoughts more future-oriented, worrying about what might happen?
- Have people flat-out told you that you worry too much?
If you recognize that you’re stuck in worry mode, you can then do something to change it.
2. Break The Cycle
If you recognize that you worry a lot, it’s likely worrying has become a habit and a cycle. You’re stuck it that worry loop.
The good news is that you can break that cycle.
Instead of letting your mind wander off with thoughts of worry, learn the art of living in the present.
Some call this mindfulness.
Learn to “get out of your head” and into your body – into the present moment, where worry thoughts aren’t allowed.
Right now, make the intent to bust out of the worry loop mode. Realize and affirm that you CAN break the cycle with some effort and helpful tools.
3. Practice Meditation
Meditation is a wonderful tool to help you gain some control over your thought life and enjoy the present. It’ll also help you worry less.
Even if you start with just a few minutes a day, meditation is a practice that can help you feel more calm, centered, and peaceful. But remember, it’s called a practice for a reason. To really get the benefits out of it, you must practice it regularly.
Get started on your first meditation now! How to Master Meditation: The Art of Mindfulness
4. Face Your Fears
It’s normal to have some fears and encounter situations that bring on some anxiety. Face them. Don’t run from them, or entertain the thoughts all day long.
If you can’t do this on your own, seek help from a mental health professional or holistic practitioner like a spiritual coach. Some find attending support groups helps them worry less too. For example, parents who are concerned about their child that’s struggling with addiction may attend Al-Anon or Nar-Anon for support.
While it may be common to have some concerns, you don’t have to allow worry to keep you from living a good life.
