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1. Live in “Day-Tight Compartments”

1. Live in “Day-Tight Compartments”

  • Focus only on today, not the past or future.
  • Don’t let worries about tomorrow ruin the present.
  • Example: Handle tasks one step at a time.

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2. Stop Worrying About the Inevitable

2. Stop Worrying About the Inevitable

  • Ask yourself: “Can I do something about this?
  • If yes, take action. If no, let it go.
  • Worrying about things beyond your control wastes energy.

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3. Analyze and Solve Problems

3. Analyze and Solve Problems

When facing worries, follow these steps:

  • Define the problem clearly.
  • List possible solutions.
  • Choose the best solution and act on it.

This logical approach reduces anxiety.

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4. Avoid the High Cost of Worry

4. Avoid the High Cost of Worry

  • Chronic worry damages your health and happiness.
  • Learn to relax with deep breathing or meditation.
  • Protect your well-being by managing stress effectively.

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Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.

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5. Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude

5. Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude

  • Focus on what you have instead of what you lack.
  • Make a habit of saying “thank you” daily.
  • Gratitude shifts your mindset away from worries.

Quick Tip: Write down 3 things you’re grateful for every night.

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6. Keep Busy to Push Worry Away

6. Keep Busy to Push Worry Away

  • Action stops anxiety. Fill your time with meaningful tasks.
  • Boredom allows worry to creep in, so stay productive.

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7. Don’t Let Criticism Get to You

7. Don’t Let Criticism Get to You

  • Accept that people will always have opinions.
  • Focus on your goals instead of others’ judgments.
  • Remember: Criticism often says more about them than about you.

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8. Count the Real Cost of Worry

8. Count the Real Cost of Worry

  • Ask yourself: “What is worrying stealing from me?
  • Think of wasted time, missed opportunities, and lost happiness.
  • Use this to motivate yourself to let go of unnecessary worries.

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9. Learn to Accept the Worst Case

9. Learn to Accept the Worst Case

  • Imagine the worst-case scenario and prepare for it.
  • Accept it mentally, then focus on improving it.
  • This frees you from fear and worry.

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You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.

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10. Focus on Helping Others

10. Focus on Helping Others

  • Shifting attention to others can reduce personal worries.
  • Volunteer, help a friend, or do something kind.
  • Kindness and service create positive feelings and calm the mind.

Worrying doesn’t solve problems; action does. Focus on what matters, live in the moment, and take steps toward a worry-free life.

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