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7 TIPS TO REDUCE STRESS, EASE WORRY AND GET THINGS DONE





How to deal with worry and stress in simple ways so that your day runs smoothly



Everybody worries sometimes.


Right now, you’ve probably got a few worries on your mind. In fact, I think it's rare to find someone who isn't worried during this time of uncertainty.


I struggle with worry constantly. It's my default mode. I often joke that I'm an expert! 🤔


But what about you? Are you worried? Maybe, feeling a bit stressed?


Perhaps the health and safety of your family is a concern. Maybe you’re worried about your own health or whether you’re going to have enough money to pay the bills at the end of the month.


You might be thinking about a relationship or a situation at work, causing you trouble. Whatever the case, worry happens whether or not we intend for it to take over our thoughts.






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This becomes a problem, though, when worry takes over your life.


And yes, we know that our first concern should be to pray about these concerns and hand it over to God- not just occasionally, but consistently.


'Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.' 1 Peter 5:7​


But there are practical steps you can take, too, that will help take you from frozen with stress to energised productivity.


Think about it: what is the goal? Is it enough to just stop worrying? Are you seeking to stay balanced and on an 'even keel'? Or maybe you're hoping for something…more?


What if, instead of worrying, you could become excited! What if you could then use this excitement to get more done?


Let’s look at seven ways to achieve this:



be here in the present





Stress or worry has a way of trapping you anywhere but here. Either you’re worried about something which happened long ago, or you’re caught up in fretting about something still to come. Neither is going to get you anywhere.


Focusing on the present helps prevent you from worrying.


What stresses are you dealing with right now? If you're struggling with this, open your journal and write about what happened today, what went well and what were those small moments of delight in your day. Don't focus on your worries.



realise stress gets you nowhere fast





Worrying stops you cold. In fact, worrying invariably causes procrastination.


With this in mind, why are you wasting your time and energy on worrying?


Sometimes just recognising what a waste worry is, will be enough to derail it altogether. Especially when you have better places to be.


Do you have a day planner? List those tasks you want to accomplish each day and note those things you accomplished. Take note of your wins.



THROW YOURSELF INTO SOMETHING INTERESTING



Worry needs your attention to survive. Get busy doing something that engages your mind, and you’ll find you forget all about worrying.


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Not only does this switch your attention to something productive and satisfying, but it also prevents you from spending the time worrying.


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rewrite the script





If your perceived reality is everything blowing up around you, maybe you should try focusing on the disaster you believe is imminent. Is it likely?


Ask yourself what you could do to handle the situation were it to happen.


Once you have it, practise the scenario in your mind. Gain confidence as you picture yourself handling matters.



practiSe





Recently, my grandson had an upcoming job interview. Was he worried? Sure. But he read many articles with tips and suggestions. And then his family put him through some trial runs until he felt confident.


Worried about something you need to do later?


Having a dress rehearsal in your head will make things go smoother and keep worry at bay entirely.



'Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere”
– Erma Bombeck



ask





Challenge your worry. Dig in and get to the roots of your stress until you understand your worry intimately.


Ask yourself where the negativity comes from. Peel back the layers until you get down into the core.


What exactly are you worried about and why?



TRY a new path





In the end, worry can become very attached to the familiar. So, change the familiar. Do things differently. Challenge yourself. Try exercise when you feel stressed. Include daily self-care activities. Eat healthy meals. Start your day with an well-designed plan and routine - one that you enjoy.


Find a different way to do things. Explore where this path takes you. And make sure your new ways, your new activities are pleasant and relaxing.



focus on the moments that matter





The key point in all of this is to enjoy the journey. Don't sit back and let worry overwhelm you. Take action! Trust me- a worry expert. 😃 This is where you find the excitement and enthusiasm, that leads to getting things done.


The rest is all momentum and a lot of brand-new accomplishments just waiting to happen.

You can do it! 👍



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