Episode #110 Worrying Solves Nothing

Four Problems

• We waste so much of our lives worrying about so many things.
• We often believe the lie that thinking is the same as doing. 
• Worrying gives us the illusion of control while simultaneously robbing us of control.
• Our worries often lead us to the very places we fear.

Five Principles

• In order to stop the cycle of worry, we must intentionally press the pause button.
• We always have the power the think about what we are thinking about.
• Managing our emotions may require effort, but it is effort that is worthwhile.
• Spiritual practices may not make life easier, but they do make life more peaceful.
• Worry is often expressed in our bodies before it becomes conscious in our brains.

Four Practices

• Consider speaking with a doctor or therapist about options to treat anxiety.
• Look to your body for signals of worry that you otherwise may not have perceived.
• Create a calming bedtime routine that prevents and alleviates racing thoughts.
• Read or recite a list of five centering realities at the beginning and end of each day.