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Like the ocean tide, worry rise and ebb within us as humans. 59% of adults reported a daily sense of worry in 2020, and the national institutes of health says nearly 1 in 3 of all adolescents will experience anxiety.
Overtime, worry has helped human evolve and cope with their rather inclement environment, but it can interfere with your productivity and affect your health. This is if you don't manage it strategically. Chronic anxiety demands intensive treatment, but in the case of daily domestic worry, try the following tips to maneuver the spiral of anxiety.
Trace your worry to the source
Many a time, you get caught in the web of worry that you cannot peg what you are worried about. Don't keep expending so much energy on thoughts that might turn out to be nothing. Identify the root of your worry either by saying it aloud or writing it down. There you go; you're one step close to taming your worries.
Remind yourself some events are beyond your control
Look Boo, constant thinking about endless 'what ifs' will dampen your spirit, and leave you in a limbo. Why not shift your focus from 'what ifs' to being proactive by confronting the problem head-on? Some events are completely beyond your control. Channel your energy into influencing the process, and let the outcome take care of itself.
For instance, you can't control how lecturers will grade you, but you have a say on how you answer their questions. Yes, you're two steps to figuring it out.
Engage in activities that enliven you
Study has shown that too much worry send signals to the brain which triggers unpleasant emotions. Take a break from the box in your head and immerse yourself in activities that light you up. You can visit reliabe friends and bare yourself to them; go for a walk; tour places that excites. Have fun and enjoy life even with the complexities
Finally, practise gratitude
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