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4 Things That Have Helped Me Worry Less
I worry about things more than I’d like to.
I worry about making mistakes, getting criticized, having my business fail, being awkward or rude in social situations and lots of other things.
Most of the time my worries just stay in my head. They’re there, but I ignore them well enough to get on with my day and keep working.
Other times, those worries grip me and derail my progress. I struggled immensely with big parts of writing my upcoming book. My own expectations (and imagined attacks) made starting the writing portion of each chapter a strenuous chore.
I don’t think my level of anxiety is unusual or extreme. I don’t get panic attacks, and I haven’t had anxiety debilitate my life the way it does for many. That said, I’ve tried a lot of things to make it easier. Here’s what’s worked for me.
Things I’ve Done to Worry Less
Most problems in life are stubborn, rather than complicated. Thus we tend to spend our lives fighting against the same problems over and over. Progress is possible, but at the same time, our old foes are rarely completely vanquished.
Overcoming worrying isn’t a trivial issue. But it there are strategies you can use to lessen the impact.
