It has been said that anxiety in the heart of men and woman causes depression, but a good word makes it glad. There are too many things in life one can fret about. It is easy to agonize over things like finances, career, and relationships or perhaps even what the future holds. Especially in today's society there is much to be concerned about. Unfortunately our current economy breeds an environment for anxiety.
Sometimes I find myself overly concerned with small things like what to wear out that evening, if my house is clean, or even about something I said to a client that day. These are all examples of things that probably don't really deserve as much attention as they may seem to demand in the pressing moment.
Needless worry is not only hard on the mind, it is hard on the body. It is proven that living a life of worry ages you more quickly physically. So the next time you find yourself worrying about something, whether it's a big deal or something small, ask yourself a few questions.
Questions to Ask Yourself
2. Does this situation really deserve the time and energy I have been spending focusing on it?
3. What am I going to solve by hashing and rehashing the situation over and over again in my mind?
4. Am I practicing being peaceful and confident or am I acting overly insecure and anxious?
5. Finally, what is the absolute worst possible outcome of this situation? In the end, is my life or anyone else's at risk here?
Practice Being Peaceful
Is it really as easy as thinking positive thoughts? When overwhelming worry takes over, practice a few things to stop the cycle.
1. Focus on something else. Read, watch a movie, or call up a friend and try chatting about something other than your situation. Try asking them about what's going on in their life. Sometimes just getting our eyes off of ourselves can work wonders.
2. Realize that your anxiety not only affects you. Needless worry can affect those around you and make them not want to be with you, especially if you live a life of constant worry.
3. Yes, think positive thoughts. Stop focusing on the bad and fix your thoughts on all the things in life you are grateful for. Perhaps start speaking out a list of the things you are thankful for. There is always someone worse off than you.
4. Trust that no matter what the outcome is, hopefully one day you will be able to help others through that very situation.
"...do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or about your body, what you will put on....do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself." Matt. 6:25
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