Comments on: Just For Today, I Will Not Worry

By: Eric Watermolen

Eric Watermolen — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:09:01 +0000

Annabel, It’s going to be a GREAT day!

I wonder what one gets paid to be a professional worrier. Whatever it is, I’m sure it’s not enough.

Giving up worry by overdose. I’m not sure that’s something to recommend to others, but I’m happy it worked for you. I’m very happy that you were able to get past it, and I like your ideas of things to work on just for a day.

Complaining is a great one. I’ve been contemplating that one after reading a series on Raptitude. I may have my own “no complaining” experiment coming up soon.

By: Eric Watermolen

Eric Watermolen — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:03:44 +0000

Eva, I’m with you on your thoughts on “Just for Today.” It’s a very powerful way to break time into manageable chunks.

Sometimes the line between worry and planning gets kind of fuzzy. For me, I call it planning when I work towards a solution and then let it go. Worry is when it sticks in my head and doesn’t go away, or when it doesn’t lead to any real solution.

By: Eric Watermolen

Eric Watermolen — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:00:32 +0000

Patty, That brain thing is interesting, I hadn’t heard that before. I suppose I’m grateful for having a leg up then.

Keep on working at it, and get that brain of your active on something besides worry.

By: Eric Watermolen

Eric Watermolen — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:56:55 +0000

Patrenia, Good to see that you recognized the need to overcome that and I’m happy that you’ve made progress. Breaking free from worry can really open up the door to a happier life.

By: Annabel Candy, Get In the Hot Spot

Annabel Candy, Get In the Hot Spot — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:43:30 +0000

I used to be a professional worrier. It was terrible. I worried 24 hours a day about everything and everything. It’s true, I even worried when I was asleep and often woke up in a cold sweat from my worrying dreams.

I think I worried myself out and it doesn’t seem to be a problem these days. But I do love the idea of not doing something for a day. Not moaning about anyone, not complaining about anything and not chiding the kids would all be great places for me to start. I think it’s going to be a good day:)

Thanks Eric!
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By: Eva @ Eva Evolving

Eva @ Eva Evolving — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:29:38 +0000

This phrase – Just for Today – resonates in my heart. It is so inspiring, yet so simple. It’s so much easier than trying to make a change “forever.” Just start, just tackle today. Tomorrow will come later.

I like your distinction between worry and planning. I need to think about this a bit more. At first, I was going to say yes, my worry is productive because it helps me identify problems and brainstorm solutions. But that type of thinking might be planning and problem solving rather than worry.

Thanks for this introduction to Reiki – I’ll look forward to reading your future posts on the principles.
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By: Patty @ Why Not Start Now?

Patty @ Why Not Start Now? — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:26:16 +0000

Very wise words, Eric. I wish I could say I was not a worrier. Sometimes it feels congenital, though. But I know it also stems from experiences I had early on in life. And then there’s the thing about women’s brains. Apparently a woman’s brain at rest is more active than a man’s brain when it’s full throttle. I’m not judging, just pointing out that perhaps men have a leg-up on the worrying thing. I know my husband doesn’t worry much at all. I envy that ability to chill out. And I’m working on it!
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By: Patrenia

Patrenia — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:51:53 +0000

This is a constant on purpose emotion manangement task for me. Years ago, I would lose myself for days worrying about something I could not change. What has helped has just been praying and continuing to grow.