We have a tendency to worry about many things – bills, business, family, children, health, etc. Worry is a natural emotion that occurs whenever we feel threatened, just like the antibodies produced by our system when a foreign substance enters our body. Worrying makes us more alert and protects us from potential perils. But too much of it can do more harm than good. It boosts our stress levels (which leads to various health problems), reduces our concentration abilities, and keeps us from doing our usual routines properly.
Just because worrying is hard-wired in our brain, doesn’t mean we can no longer do something to eliminate, if not reduce it. When taken with caution, worrying can be an essential tool that will keep you protected from life’s perils. Here are some things you can do to manage your worries and some other negative emotions:
· Learn to change your emotions by changing your thoughts
· Instead of focusing on the negative, give more attention to the positive possibilities
· Examine your irrational beliefs and eliminate them.
· Redefine your concept of “perfection”
· When making important decisions, try to set aside your emotions
· Learn to overcome feelings of anger, anxiety, or guilt
· Don’t hesitate to seek help
Just because worrying is hard-wired in our brain, doesn’t mean we can no longer do something to eliminate, if not reduce it. When taken with caution, worrying can be an essential tool that will keep you protected from life’s perils. Here are some things you can do to manage your worries and some other negative emotions:
· Learn to change your emotions by changing your thoughts
· Instead of focusing on the negative, give more attention to the positive possibilities
· Examine your irrational beliefs and eliminate them.
· Redefine your concept of “perfection”
· When making important decisions, try to set aside your emotions
· Learn to overcome feelings of anger, anxiety, or guilt
· Don’t hesitate to seek help
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