Sunday, November 30, 2014

HOW TO STOP WORRYING AND START LIVING

We spend much of our time worrying. 

At times we have a good reason to be concerned, and at other times it's our natural survival instincts that awakens in us, so we could protect ourselves. 

Either way, it isn't a healthy state to be in for long periods of time.

Here are some effective ways to lower our levels of concern:

• Breath - deeply and slowly (we sometimes forget to breath...)

• Assessing facts - ask yourself, am I facing a clear and present danger? What am I really worried about?

• Keep yourself occupied - shift your focus elsewhere. 

• Reality check - how much truth is in your worry, how much is your imagination.

• Be present - limit your thoughts only to what is happening in the moment.

• Don't forget to smile - trust that everything has a reason; whatever your concerned with will eventually pass.

When facing an issue that seems unsolvable, try looking at it from a different perspective - it may produce the answers you've been seeking ~

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