MICHEL DE MONTAIGNE

Worry is important because it can help us to identify potential problems and to take steps to avoid them:

• When we worry about something, we are essentially thinking about the potential consequences of that event.
• Sometimes, worry can motivate us to take action ...

• Keep busy. The worried person must lose himself in action, lest be wither in despair.
• Don't allow yourself to get upset by small things.
• Think about the actual probability of the event you worry about to happen.

• Choose thoughts of peace, courage, health, and hope.
• Never try to get even with your enemies. Don't waste a minute thinking about people you don't like.
• Don't worry about ingratitude, expect it. Give only for the joy of giving

Try to avoid getting nervous about the future. Just live each day until bedtime.

Only think about and focus on the current day. We cannot go back to the past or see the future. The future is today.

1. Analyze the situation and figure out what is the worst that could possibly happen as a result of this failure.
2. Prepare yourself mentally to accept the worst-if necessary.
3. Focus on the present: Don’t dwell on the past or the f...

• If yon can't sleep, get out of bed and work or read until you do feel sleepy.
• Worrying about insomnia usually causes far more damage than sleeplessness.
• Relax your body.
• Get yourself so physically tired