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Wouldn't life be easy if all we had to do was to pick up a "worry doll" and all of our worries would just disappear.
Just maybe we will do just that in the coming months. :)
Here's to taking baby steps as we explore How Not To Worry
Just maybe we will do just that in the coming months. :)
Here's to taking baby steps as we explore How Not To Worry
What You Should Know About Anxiety
And you would be surprised at how much is written on the topic!
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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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Ways to Worry Less
- 10 Ways to Worry Less...
- ... and accomplish more. Now that is a list worth perusing!
- Worry Less in 3 Steps
- Now this list is geared towards kids. Sad to think that kids half to worry at all!
- How to Worry Less
- And this how-to is geared toward the man of the family. I think that I have covered pretty much everyone this morning.
Meditations for People Who (May) Worry Too Much
I find that if I can shut off my brain for just a little while, I can't worry! It's the shutting off the brain part that is difficult. So, for those of you who know exactly what I'm talking about, try to pick a few minutes today to just sit and think about nothing. Even if you succeed for only a few moments, it will do you good!
Meditations for People Who (May) Worry Too Much
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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!
Where I Go When I Start to Worry
It's Been Documented
Did you know
If you need a really good reason to stop worrying, this list just ought to do it. Here's what worry can cause...
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.
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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.
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Worry Free Day - Law of Attraction
Everyone seems to be talking about this law... which started me thinking about it. Could we attract things to worry about? The possibility occurred to me just this morning. Worrying has almost become a habit. And I don't even need something to worry about... I simply go looking for something in my life that fits the bill. If it can be worried about, I will do just that 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?
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?
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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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!
Worry Beads - Komboloi, Red with Silver
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 passtime for worriers.Photo Credit: Amazon
Are you thinking the wrong thoughts??
Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks into it.
Ernest Holmes
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
You probably already know about one of my other lenses... Happiness 101,, well this little post is just to remind you that you will never get to the happy state of mind that is so important if you let WORRY get in the way.
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. :)
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. :)
Don't Worry...
You can't help but get caught up in this song!! I didn't plan on watching the entire video... but I did! ;)
My Twitter is Worry Free
I try to keep my thoughts as light hearted as possible... and you never know, I just might make you laugh on occasion!
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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...
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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
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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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Guides children and parents through the cognitive- more...0 points
Freeing Your Child from Anxiety: Powerful, Practical Solutions to Overcome Your Child's Fears, Worries, and Phobias by Tamar E. Chansky
Anxiety is the number one mental health problem fa more...0 points
What to Do When You're Scared and Worried: A Guide for Kids by James J. Crist
From a fear of spiders to panic attacks, kids have more...0 points
When My Worries Get Too Big! A Relaxation Book for Children Who Live with Anxiety by Kari Dunn Buron
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How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie
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The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety: A Guide to Breaking Free from Anxiety, Phobias, and Worry Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by John P. Forsyth, Georg H. Eifert
Anxiety happens. It's not a choice. And attempts t more...0 points
Coping with Anxiety: 10 Simple Ways to Relieve Anxiety, Fear & Worry by Edmund J. Bourne, Lorna Garano
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Running Scared: Fear, Worry & the God of Rest by Edward T. Welch
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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!
How to use your Worry Beads
Have to admit, I didn't expect the beads to be used like this! I was expecting something more relaxing??
Am I the Only One Worrying Today??
It's when you blow your worrying out of proportion, that's when bad things happen. There is good and productive worrying and then there is the unproductive worrying. We have to learn the difference.
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- @FiestySoRude I kno u weren't! Don't worry ;)
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- KayBrou
- Remembering not to worry ab tomorrow bc it will take care of itself. And that each day has enough problems of its own. Thanks God!
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- @KennedyKovacs Don't worry I got over it right after I sent that last tweet :D
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- @supermanforever don't worry i have that song and other from 3lw #dontjudgeus
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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
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- After visiting your lens again, I've lensrolled it to Feel Great Today, My Road to Self Improvement, and Facial Exercises. I've also joined your fan club so I can see your future squid casts. Thanks for the info.
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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 & Stress Reduction Workbook (New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook)
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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!
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