Stop Worrying: How to Calm Down and Relax

Worrying becomes a problem when all you do is think about worst case scenarios. This does not help you in life because it leaves you unmotivated and unproductive. Obviously you hate all of the nervous feelings you get. Negative worrying can make you worry even more, which just add to anxiety levels and make you worry even more. It is an endless loop of worrying. All worrying does to you is increase your anxiety levels, but it possible to take control of this metal habit and eliminate it.

Even though it is normal to worry occasionally at life’s great challenges, chronic worrying is something you should fix because it prevents you from living a freely controlled life. Check out some of the tips below to find out how you could stop worrying so much and start living better.

Stop Thinking About the Future

If you want to stop worrying, stop thinking about what you think will happen in the future. What you think might happen and what will happen may be two completely different things. The chances are what you are worrying about might not even happen. If you stop putting these thoughts in your mind you are helping yourself to stop worrying. Next time you start to worry, just tell yourself that this may not even happen at all.

Look at Your Situation

You may be worrying about something in the future, but why worry? Is there any evidence that shows you should be worried about something? If not, stop worrying so much. This won’t get you anywhere. Look at your situation realistically. Look at the question above. If you answer no then you have nothing to worry about.

Take Some Time to Worry

Some people that suffer from chronic worrying like to take a few minutes out of their day to worry. They don’t worry at any other time than that throughout their day. If you start to worry about something tell yourself that you will wait until your “worry time”. Start with 30 minutes per day and slowly work your way down to nothing.

Replace Negative Thoughts

You must learn to identify and replace your negative thoughts with positive, reinforcing thoughts. A good way to do this is to grab a notebook and a pen and write down all of your worries. Next to these worries, write something that you think is positive and will contradict the negative thought. This will help eliminate your worries by making you think something positive.

Practice Relaxation Techniques

Relaxation techniques will help distract you from your worries and be relaxing at the same time. Try some of the techniques below to help get rid of your chronic worries.

• Taking deep breathes

• Relax your muscles

• Use guided imags

• Keep a journal

• Meditate

• Do yoga

• Read

You can do things other than what’s listed here. Find your favorite thing to do and have that replace your negative thoughts and worries.