Tired of always dwelling on things? Read this article to learn holistic ways to stop worrying and start loving life.
As humans, sometimes our biggest fault is worrying. Whether it’s worrying about if we’re good pet parents, partners, or business owners, there’s always something our human brains are concerned about. However when worrying gets to a point it stops us from living life, that’s when we need to take our power back.
*Disclaimer: I am NOT a pychotherapist, nor do I claim to be. This article is meant to offer complimentary ways to stop worrying in addition to traditional forms of medicine.
Ready to step into joy and out of fear? Keep reading.
How to Stop Worrying : Understanding Why You Worry
Worrying was like breathing for me. If I wasn’t worrying, I feared I wasn’t living. In my previous homes, I was always the one who had to be the adult. My family was not the greatest caretakers, budgeters, or emotionally stable individuals. Futhermore, I learned to worry constantly as a means to feel that I was in control of my life.
Later on in life, I learned the hard way worrying excessively, did nothing but cause me more grief, and steal the things that brought me joy.
I want you to remember the intention of this post isn’t to eliminate worrying ever again. In fact, worry can be healthy.
My intention in this article is to give you holistic ways to stop worrying all the time.
Before I give you those 3 ways, I want you to think about why you worry.
There are 3 main reasons why humans worry:
- Control over something that hasn’t happend yet – You may stress over an event that hasn’t happened yet. This is because you are trying to subconsciously see into the future to prevent obstacles that may hinder your goals, and dreams.
- To Feel Productive – Sometimes worrying is a form of productivity. When you are bed-ridden, struggle with rest, or live life on autopilot, worrying can make you feel productive. Unfortunately, worrying does’t usually instill productivity.
- A Crutch – Trauma can damage our brain and change our mind’s chemistry. As a result, we may turn to worry as a way to prevent a bad sitation from happening again.
How to Stop Worrying: 5 Holistic Approaches to Enjoying Life Without Dwelling on Everything
Worrying may feel like doom and gloom. Thankfully, there are ways to take back our focus and our power. Here are 3 ways to get back in control.
- Focus on What You Can Control – One of the ways I found that helped easy my worry and my client’s is by focusing on what you can control. For example, if you’re worried about being laid off/fired at your job. Sadly, we don’t have control over our boss’s decisions. But, we do have control over how we handle it.
- Acknowledge Your Worries – If you’ve ever had a traumatic experience happen, your brain tends to worry as a means to keep you safe. One way to get in control of this is to acknowledge that your brain is worried but shift your focus. For instance, let’s say you’ve had bad experiences going on Tinder dates. You may become so fearful of online dating that you avoid it at all costs. On the otherhand, you may be thinking about online dating all wrong. Instead of worrying about a bad date expereince, worry about what could go right. When you combine acknowledging worries with reframing your thoughts, it can be a total game-changer!
- Get Moving – One of the largest reasons worrying gets ahold of our power, and our dreams? We sit around and think too much. Let yourself have a moment to worry, then get up and do something you enjoy. I’ve found that meditation, crystal reiki, and getting in a 10 minute sweat on my eliptical has helped reduce my worries down to nothing.
- Hire a Life Coach – While a life coach may not able to treat your worry, they can give you approaches to help you get in control of it.
- Use Worry as Leverage – As mentioned above, worrying can be healthy(when not in excess). For example, if I worry that I am unhealthy, I will often ask myself where can I improve my well-being. In some instances, worry can be a message from your higher self./spirt guides.
Hopefully this article has provided ways to holistically reduce your worries. If you’d like to hire a life coach, I’d love to help you worry less. Click here to book a free 1:1 consultation.
