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Stop worrying!
NOT ALL worrying is bad. It can alert us to danger, help us rehearse what to do if something does happen, and prompt us to take constructive action to prevent our worries coming true. Take advantage of that kind of worry.
It's the negative, obsessive worry that's bad. It drains us and paralyses us from doing something useful. It causes insomnia and leads to headaches, hypertension and raised blood pressure. It lowers our self-confidence and makes us feel anxious, depressed and discouraged. Here's how to banish it:
Stop the `What if ... ' thoughts. If you can't do anything to prevent what might happen (and probably won't), let go of it.
Stop worrying about things that are happening now. Take some constructive action if you can. Then relax. If you can't do anything, chill out and roll with it.
Stop worrying about things that have happened.
We can't change the past but we can learn from it. See where you went wrong and put the lesson to good use. Then let it go.
The bottom line is, worrying about things you can't change, control or influence is like riding a rocking horse - it won't get you anywhere.
KRIS COLE
(Kris Cole is an industrial psychologist and best-selling author who is published in seven languages. Through her books and seminars, she helps people achieve their goals, increase their productivity, improve their communications, and make time for a better life. Contact Kris through her website at www.bax.com.au.) (Kris Cole is an industrial psychologist and best-selling author who is published in seven languages. Through her books and seminars, she helps people achieve their goals, increase their productivity, improve their communications, and make time for a better life. Contact Kris through her website at www.bax.com.au.)
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