How Not To Worry...
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Worrying Serves NO Purpose!
. This year, I'm going to work on worrying a little bit less and enjoying life a little bit more. Life is just too short to waste it on worrying. It serves no purpose and most of the time, those things you were worrying about... never come true anyway!
*Be sure to look for the section entitled... "You Might Need Help". It's right below the guestbook! It's my story.
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Contents at a Glance
Where I Go When I Start to Worry
It's Been Documented
Did you know
1.anxiety
2.insomnia
3.depression
4.paranoia
5.headaches
And if all of the above aren't bad enough, they are now saying that worrying can even lead to cancer because worrying can affect the immune system.
We can pretty much worry ourselves to death and that's not stretching it by any means. If your immune system has been compromised, something as annoying as a plain cold can do pretty nasty work.
Source
So What is a Worry Doll??
I did a bit of googling and I found that these little dolls originate in Guatamala and the little dolls do the worrying for us. Even children can use them... although I hate to think that a child has to worry about anything, but apparently the child talks to the doll, tells the doll what he is worried about and the doll takes over, doing the worrying for the child. That allows the child a good night's sleep.Here's to a world free of worry!
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The Beauty of Life
The true way to live is to enjoy every moment as it passes, and surely it is in the everyday things around us that the beauty of life lies...Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Worry Free Day - Law of Attraction
But, today is going to be a worry free day! Lets see what that does to this law. I'm going to think relaxing thoughts and see if I can attract more of the same?
Treat Yourself...
... to an hour in the park when worrying begins to get you down. Just pick a bench and let the world go by. You don't have to do anything but sit and enjoy. People watching is a great pass time for worriers.... and if it's cold out there... simply bundle up. There is nothing so gorgeous as a winter's day with the sun shining!
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What You Should Know About Anxiety
- NIMH · Anxiety Disorders
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- Anxiety
- Severe anxiety can have a serious impact on daily life. Anxiety can be accompanied by a variety of physical symptoms. Most commonly, these symptoms are ...
- ScienceDaily: Anxiety News
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A Little Ode To Joy!
Meditations for People Who (May) Worry Too Much
Meditations for People Who (May) Worry Too Much
Amazon Price: $2.90 (as of 02/14/2012)
I think that for my New Year's Resolution this year, I'm going to try to devote just a few minutes a day to meditating. For someone who can't sit still for more than a minute... it's incredibly difficult.
But maybe at this time next year, I will have mastered it. Here's hoping!
Worry Beads
I have always heard of these "worry beads" or Komboloi, but I really didn't know where to find them. You can't very well, go into a mall and ask at the counter... but I do know where you can find them now... of all places... in an airport.If anyone is going to be doing a wee bit of worrying, that would be a good place and you will find strings and strings of them on display. They usually range from 16 to 20 beads and they are now quite fashionable to carry, which wasn't the case a few decades ago, especially with the younger ages, but that doesn't seem to be the case any more.
Here's to a day without worrying!
*Update... I now have a string and I will often go for a walk around the block, and play with them. I don't know how they work, but for some reason, they do calm you down. Now I keep them handy right by my desk so I know where they are!!
Worry Beads - Komboloi, Red with Silver
Are you thinking the wrong thoughts??
Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks into it.
Ernest Holmes
Today, I'm going to think about chocolate and see what happens lol!
Sending out some love :)
How To Make Your Own Worry Dolls
- Making Your Own
- A good bit of info here explaining how long it takes for these dolls to actually work!
- Toothpick People
- Another variation using 4 toothpicks and some embroidery thread.
- The Worry Doll
- Simple instructions created as a scout craft.
- An Angel Worry Doll
- This little doll starts out as a flat clothes pin and then gets prettier. :)
- Newspaper Worry Dolls
- That's right... these little dolls are made of newspaper strips to build up the doll, allowed to dry and then painted.
Today's Laugh
Worrying Prevents Happiness
One of the easiest ways to keep worry out of your day is to keep busy. Make a list of things you like to do... really. If your list is long enough, there will always be something on it that will appeal to you. Shoot for an ongoing list that you add to on a daily basis. Believe it or not, it really works.
I also have another lens to tell you about. It's called How To Be Content" and I hope that can help create more BLISS MOMENTS. :)
My Twitter is Worry Free
People Just Can't Help Themselves!
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- No long-term worry for Assad By W. Scott Thompson
- And as he looks at the map, there is no long-term worry. He's, of course, wrong. Syria is not Yemen or Libya in a different way. There are a lot of Internet-capable folks watching the Arab revolution from this far more advanced country.
- Falling signs worry drivers; VDOT talks inspections
- (WTVR) ? Some drivers are worried after two signs collapsed on Virginia interstates over the past 30 days. Last month, a road sign fell onto I-95 in Prince George County and then another collapsed on I-66 in Fairfax over the weekend.
- Andrew Ross Sorkin: First Save The Banks, Then Worry About America
- AP The condensed version: short-term, Sorkin is as worried about the rule as banks are, spends most of the column repeating their arguments against it and then says that despite all these bad things, the Volcker Rule is actually is a good idea in the ...
Today's Thoughts on Worrying
Drag your thoughts away from your troubles... by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage it.Mark Twain
(Because if you aren't thinking about your troubles, you can't worry about them. It's a fact... you can only think about one thing at a time.)
Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere.
Glenn Turner
(That rocking chair should only be used to sit on a porch and watch the world go by. It should be somewhere you go every day to unwind.)
Have Someone To Talk To
My Mom is visiting this week and you have no idea just how nice it is to talk to your Mom when things are bothering you. I don't think that there is anyone quite like your Mom to put everything into perspective!
Trust me...
This week's poll
Don't Assume Anything
Chances are that you might get it wrong. This is especially the case when you move into a new neighbourhood. You automatically assume that you aren't going to fit in. Friendships have all been made and there will be no room for you. Sound familar?? Why worry about something that hasn't happened yet?
Happiness Now
Happiness Now! 8-CD Set: Timeless Wisdom for Feeling Good FAST
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I have the book and the CD and each time I listen to it, I come away a little happier with my life. Tons of strategies to help you get a handle on your worry!
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A Worrier's Worst Bad Habit
Don't jump to conclusions! Sounds too simple doesn't it, but people who worry ALWAYS jump to the worst possible conclusion.
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“Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.
Leo Buscaglia”
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What to Do When You're Scared and Worried: A Guide for Kids by James J. Crist
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Good Worry
Yes, there is such a thing as good worry. It's the kind of worry that sends you to dealership to have your car checked over on a regular basis! This kind of worry is called productive worry!
Am I the Only One Worrying Today??
Worry Beads to the Rescue
Apparently,the komboloi becomes a part of you, relaxes you, draws out your negative energy and replenishes it with strong positive energy. I can see how they could have a soothing effect. Keeps your hands busy and your mind occupied.Available at Efosjewelry
Listen to the Ocean
I have this series of Cds that feature nature sounds. If I can slow myself down enough to get in a few minutes of meditation, I will put on the cd and listen to the waves. It's amazingly relaxing and as the waves are drawn back out, my stress goes out with it. All is right with the world.
The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook (New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook)
The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook (New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook)
Amazon Price: $13.08 (as of 02/14/2012)
I love the workbook style. Simply reading about the topic will only go so far... you have to get right into the "meat" of the subject!
Hurry Less, Worry Less at Christmastime: Having the Holiday Season You Long for
Hurry Less, Worry Less at Christmastime: Having the Holiday Season You Long For
Amazon Price: $4.79 (as of 02/14/2012)
It's all about slowing down and enjoying every single minute of Christmas!
My Charlie Brown Tree
Grab a Chair and Just Breath!
Any Words of Advice?
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WriterBuzz
Nov 3, 2010 @ 1:58 am | delete
- If you like coffee, check out my lens on Who Invented Coffee. I found your lens by accident, and it's really nice. I gave you a thumbs up. Look forward to more lenses from you. I also did one on Migraine Headaches that might interest you. If you surf on by, leave me a comment .
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Oct 24, 2010 @ 4:43 am | delete
- Charming and something I need to read every day! * SquidAngel Blessings * for a lovely lens that makes the world a bit nicer.
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JoyfulPamela
Sep 11, 2010 @ 6:33 am | delete
- The song "Don't worry, be happy" was going through my mind the entire time reading your page! Thanks for all the cool advice to help the worry-ers of the world. : )
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Oosquid
Mar 15, 2009 @ 10:35 am | delete
- A great lens with a very important message. We all do worry too much, at least I do. It's a life long habit, if i wasn't worried . . . I'd be worried :0) 5 stars.
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Aug 2, 2008 @ 10:33 am | delete
- Beautifully crafted lense. You know about the power of Squidoo! Too many people are suffering from panic and anxiety disorders. Thank you for sharing this lense. Please see how I am trying to help others too: http://www.squidoo.com/ebyway
Gary Eby, author and therapist
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You Might Need Help
Okay, there are some days that aren't great, but I am certainly enjoying life a lot more than I did. I can quite happily curl up with a book and lose myself for hours at a time. I had no interest a few years ago. Anyway, to make a long story short... there is help out there. All you have to do is ask. You have nothing to lose and a whole lot to gain!
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There is no room for worries when you are a child. It should be a magical time in your life.
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Wouldn't life be great if you didn't have to worry.
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Yes, it's sad, but kids worry too!
