Make a worry plan

Create a specific plan about when you are going to engage in worrying. This helps you to stick to it when it gets difficult. It also helps to reduce the potential short-term threat to your health, such as increased heart rate and blood pressure.

Schedule a limited time each day during which you allow yourself to think about what is worrying you.
Consider writing down your worries at planned times. The problem often looks less threatening when you can see it in black and white.

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Stress is harmful to our health

Stress is everywhere and affects multiple biological systems. In the long run, it can damage our health.

Stress is harmful because even after the initial stress, it may continue to influence how we think, feel, and behave.
Worry is also linked to poor sleep,...

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Acceptance and control

Remember that you cannot be perfect all the time. Recognise which of your worries you can realistically do something about and which are not in your control.

How to do that:

Create a list. Seeing your worries on paper can help in identifying whic...

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Find time to switch off

Only focusing on work can lead to burnout, mental fatigue and physical problems arising from stress. Research shows that finding the time to switch off from work is vital to your long-term health.

How to do that: