7 Steps to Avoiding Worry

You’ve read my real life example of how I learned to avoid worry. So, what lessons can we come away with from that story? How can we avoid worry?

The number one lesson I came away with is that Worry serves no purpose and things always work out in the end. From my experiences, I have come up with 7 steps to avoiding worry.

Make a Plan

A good plan of action will lessen the desire to worry. Make a list of things that need to be accomplished. Get this list on paper (or on the computer screen) so you can see it visually.

Implement the Plan

Once you have a plan, just take it step by step, one by one. By breaking it down in pieces, you make the project or task less daunting.

Ask for help

We often need help, and sometimes are afraid to ask. The simple truth is, most people are happy to lend a helping hand.

Develop a team (and utilize that team)

If a project is large and daunting, you might benefit by creating a team. You can break off pieces of the project, assign tasks to team members, or get together and work on things as a group. The saying “two heads are better than one” rings true here. Once you have your team, make sure you fully utilize it. The folks on your team have a vested interest in helping you succeed. Success of the leader implies success of the team members.

Lean on friends and family

This is especially useful when your situation is of a personal nature. Family and friends can be a great resource for assistance in times of need.

Have faith

Faith can take many forms. You can have faith in God, faith in yourself, or just faith that all things work out. Replace worry with faith, and you will have the confidence to tackle any situation.

Look at the big picture

We often get so focused on the details of an issue that we don’t take the time to step back and look at the big picture. Let’s think of my ninth grade project. How did it look in the big picture? It was just an extra school activity. It had no bearing on my grades or my school career. What would have been the worst case scenario? I made no progress on our “themed food box” and had nothing to show on the day of the food drive. Sure this would have been humiliating, and my personal reputation may have been tarnished for a time. But long term, it would just be a memory, with no real effect on me or my high school career.

How do you avoid worry? Do you have some other techniques? Please share them in the comments section.

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