Stress Management Tip - Kick the Worry Habit
Worrying about things can bring on an incredible amount of
stress. The saddest thing about worrying is that it is usually
over things that have a low likelihood of occurring. One of the
biggest winners out of people worrying are insurance companies.
For example we worry about the possibility of our house getting
burgled or getting sick. We therefore spend thousands of dollars
every year on insurance so that we are covered in the event that
something goes wrong. While it is wise to get insurance, in
reality most things that we worry about do not eventuate.
Typically the things that we worry about are out of our control.
There is simply no point worrying about these kinds of things
such as illness, lack of money, old age etc. Worrying consumes a
lot of mental and emotional energy, and can become a big
contributor towards illness. People that really worry about
something actually end up attracting the occurrence of that
event because of the vast amount of mental focus applied. If the
thing you are worried about is out of your control and consuming
you, then try to have a plan ready to go in the event that "it"
will occur. Otherwise just simply accept that it is a
possibility and let go. In most cases it will never manifest.
Worrying can prevent you from taking chances in life that would
otherwise result in a positive outcome. For example, by worrying
that the economic climate will turn sour one day, you may never
decide to invest in a property or the stock market. Or you may
decide not to take that new job because you are worried about
not doing well. This kind of worrying will stop you from
achieving your goals. Try to let go once in a while and take
that chance. The most successful people in history whether in
business, sport or personal endeavours have usually endured some
form of failure before achieving the big win. If they worried
about failure they would never have achieved their dreams.
By kicking the worry habit, you will become healthier, happier
and a lot less stressed. You might even get more out of life.