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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