Overcoming Worry
October 21, 2007 by admin · Leave a Comment
As humans, we all worry over something or the other, whether it may be big or small, but some of us worry more than others. However, if you allow worry to control your thinking, it can negatively affect your health and well-being. Dale Carnegie, prominent lecturer of his time and best selling author offers some great tips on overcoming worry in his book How to Stop Worrying and Start Living.
Fundamental Principles for Overcoming Worry:
- Live in “day tight compartments.”
- How to face trouble:
- Ask yourself, “What is the worst that can possibly happen?”
- Prepare to accept the worst.
- Try to improve on the worst.
- Remind yourself of the exorbitant price you can pay for worry in terms of your health.
- Cultivate a Mental Attitude that will Bring You Peace and Happiness:
- Fill your mind with thoughts of peace, courage, health and hope.
- Never try to get even with your enemies.
- Expect ingratitude.
- Count your blessings — not your troubles.
- Do not imitate others.
- Try to profit from your losses.
- Create happiness for others.
