Have you noticed the things we most worry about usually never happen?

I used to worry about soooo many things.

Worry causes mental, emotional and physical distress.

I decided to apply what my Grandfather used to say:

If a problem can be solved, why worry?
If a problem cannot be solved, why worry?

How do you turn a simple truth into something you can actually use?

The power of emotions & questions.

If a problem CAN be solved…

Tap into emotions like practical, efficient, brave, curious or resourceful.

Transform Worry Journal Prompts I

Ask yourself:

• Where can I begin to solve this?
• Can I grow my self-confidence, bravery and capability by taking the first step to solving it?
• Where can I take ownership of resolving this?
• How will I feel after I’ve taken the first step to a solution?
• Is it possible taking the first step will reveal the path to resolve this?
• Is this my problem to resolve or am I robbing another person of the growth that is here for them?

If a problem CANNOT be solved…

Tap into emotions like acceptance, compassion, grief, curiosity, peace or understanding.

Transform Worry Journal Prompts II

Ask yourself:

• How can I begin to accept this?
• Where can I take care of myself during this time?
• Can I just be with the reality of what is, even if I don’t like or want it?
• Is there anything here for me to learn about myself?
• Is it possible I’m going through a part of life that’s just hard right now?

It can take some time to turn worry into something helpful, especially if you’ve been a chronic worrier.

That’s OK. 

Important things are worth the effort.

Your mind, heart AND physical body will thank you for it.