It’s been awhile since I’ve last written a how to post, so I figured I’d try to think of something new to write about. One topic that I thought would be easy for me to write about would be about how to not worry. I’m a pretty easy going type of person so I very rarely worry about things. So in an effort to help others not worry, I’m writing this post.
As usual, no guarantees that it works, since some people are just naturally worriers. Anyways, here goes!
1. Have Faith! - One of the best ways to stop worrying is to have faith in something greater than yourself. While I will obviously suggest putting your faith in Jesus, simply having faith will help to reduce your worries. If you believe that someone is watching out for you, then you’ll be less likely to be distraught over things.
2. “I think I can” - Believing in yourself can be a great way to help reduce any worries you may have. If you are able to have confidence wtih the things you do, and with your abilities, then you’ll find less reason to worry about things. Some people worry because they lack confidence, so gaining confidence can greatly reduce your worries.
3. Fight Back
- When we worry about things, we’re really letting fear take over our thoughts. We begin to fear that something bad will happen, or fear that something wrong will happen. One thing they always say about a person’s fears is that you need to confront your fear in order to conquer it. So if you’re finding yourself worrying about something like a test, then fight that fear by studying for it so that you’re confident in what you’ve studied.
4. Take a Deep Breathe - When someone finds themselves in the middle of worrying about something, if they simply take a moment to just step back and breathe, can really relieve some of the stress that one may have due to the worrying. If you’re all tense and worked up due to worrying, then simply slowing things down and taking a deep breath can help greatly.
5. Relax - Along with the breathing, finding a way to relax yourself will also help. The deep breathe will help you to refocus away from worrying. Relaxing will help you try to forget about worrying. By focusing on trying to relax, you’ll take your thoughts away from whatever is worrying you. So find a relaxation technique that can help you relax yourself during times of worry.
6. Find something to do - A lot of times when people find themselves worrying about something, it’s because they find themselves not doing anything. When we’re not doing anything, then our minds may begin to wander to thoughts that may cause you to unnecessarily worry. If we keep ourselves busy with things, then we won’t have the time to worry!
7. Be Happy!
- Just like the song says, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy!” If you find yourself worrying about something, try to think of a memory of when you were happy. By focusing on something that brought you happiness, you’ll be taking your thoughts away from what was worrying you. Also, if you find yourself being happy, you’ll be less likely to worry. So surround yourself with what makes you happy, and hopefully it will help reduce any worrying.
Well there are 7 steps that should hopefully help someone to stop worrying. The main reason why I myself tend to not worry about things is because I have faith that God is watching out for me. Whether things are going well or poorly for me, I find no reason to worry because I know that it’s all part of God’s planning. So who am I to think that I know better than God by worrying about things which in most cases I have no control over. 