How to Stop Worrying – Simple Yet Practical Ways

Kaushik M. of LiveWellTalk.com
4 min readDec 27, 2021

We often feel overwhelmed with all the things that we have to do, but doing is different from worrying. Worrying is when we think about the future but doing is an activity.

If we try to do something we will find that worrying is one of the barriers that stop us from doing something. Worrying doesn’t help us do anything.

Worrying is a common and unhealthy habit. There are many things you may worry about. You may worry if you –

have a lot of work to do.

feel you can’t do it.

think that something bad will happen.

feel that you are not good at something.

feel that someone is angry with you.

have a lot of bills to pay.

are worried about someone.

feel that you are not important.

think that you have not done something right.

If you think of worry as something that arises and then is brought on by something, then that is how I will define worrying. If you think of worry as a way of reacting to the future, then that is how I will define worrying.

The first way that worries affect us is that we worry because we think about the future. We worry about the future because we are uncertain about the future. That leads to a lack of confidence in ourselves. We have low self-esteem because of worrying.

The first point is to be aware of when worry arises. Worry can be identified when it shows up. We can also be aware of when we are caught up in worry. One of the best ways to be aware of when we are caught up in worry is to be aware of our feelings.

The next point is to look on the bright side. Worrying about the future does not necessarily mean that the future is actually going to happen. We are not sure that it will happen, but we tend to be more worried than we would be if we didn’t have that worry.

Challenging your worry thoughts is an effective technique that can help you reduce worry. When you notice yourself worrying, try to identify the specific thought or belief that’s causing the worry. Then, ask yourself whether there’s evidence to support that thought or belief. Often, worry thoughts are based on assumptions or fears rather than facts.

Once you’ve identified the thought or belief, try to challenge it by asking yourself questions like:

  • Is this thought realistic?
  • What evidence do I have to support this thought?
  • Is there another way to look at this situation?
  • What’s the worst thing that could happen? How likely is it?
  • What’s the best thing that could happen?

By challenging your worry thoughts in this way, you can gain a more balanced perspective on the situation and reduce your level of worry. Additionally, you may want to write down your worries and challenge them on paper. This can help you externalize your worries and make them feel less overwhelming.

Another helpful exercise for stopping worrying is to practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is the act of being present in the moment and observing your thoughts without judgment. By practicing mindfulness, you can learn to recognize when worrying thoughts arise and then gently redirect your attention to the present moment. This can help you to feel more grounded and less caught up in your worries.

Mindfulness meditation is a good way to practice mindfulness. For your easy comprehension, I provide here a short video on simple mindfulness meditation:

Talking to people is a also good way of stopping worrying because it helps you to realize that you are not alone in the things that you are worried about.

The next point is to tell yourself that you will cope with your present circumstances. It is a good idea to try to think of some things that you can do to get out of the situation that you are in.

Think about the things that you love. It is a good thing to think about the things that you love because these things will help you to forget about the things that you are worried about.

👉 You may check out a short video on → How to stop worrying about things you can’t control and stop worrying about the future.

When you find yourself worrying about something, STOP doing that — and then do something about it. I have found that as soon as I find myself worrying, I feel immediately better — and can then stop immediately and choose to do something about it. Then, I will feel better — because I have made a conscious decision to stop worrying and to do something to resolve the problem. I find this works best if I make myself do something that I enjoy.

The way to stop worrying is to do what you’re worried about. If you want to stop worrying about your job, you have to get a job. If you want to stop worrying about the future, you have to start planning for it. If you want to stop worrying about other people, you have to begin caring for them.

Check out the complete article on → How to Stop Worrying and Start Living.

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Kaushik M. of LiveWellTalk.com

I am Kaushik M., founder of LiveWellTalk, a blog where I share best tips on coping with mental health problems. Check it out here: https://www.livewelltalk.com/