Shrinking Your Worries

Write It Out - Put it on paper. It's easier to see it in perspective.

Shrug It Off - Raise your shoulders then drop them. Relax your whole body.

Breathe It Away - Inhale deeply. Exhale heavily a few times. Calm your thoughts.

Sort It Out - List practical options. Weigh, decide, then ACT.

Delay It - Fix a time for a 15 minute worry session and put it aside until then.

Work It Off - Do something physical. Clear your head. Divert your memory.

Reverse It - Consider taking an opposite approach. Explore alternative angles.

Laugh It Off - Lighten it with humour. Be generous with smiles.

Distance It - Imagine a few years from now. How much will it matter then?

Balance It - Consider the good consequences and feel glad about them.

Cancel It - Think positive thoughts. Don't let the negative pull you down.

Exaggerate It - Picture the worst that can happen. How likely is it?

Work Through It - Imagine yourself being successful and feel great about it.

Hold It - Say "STOP," pause, ready your thoughts. Now take a fresh look.

Escape It - Notice something enjoyable.

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