The Worrywart's Companion: Twenty-One Ways to Soothe Yourself and Worry Smart

by Potter, Beverly

• ISBN13: 9780071602136
• ISBN10: 0071602135
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-04
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

Worry smarter and reclaim the joy in your life Do you lie awake at night agonizing over things that could happen? Do you automatically expect the worst? Have you worried obsessively about things only to have everything turn out okay? Instead of worrying yourself sick, let theThe Worrywart's Companionshow you how to worry smart and soothe yourself so that you can think more clearly, deal with the worry at hand, and then let it go.Try these simple ideas and start worrying smarter right now:Talk to yourself the way a friend would Take a warm bath Practice "underreacting" Imagine a happy ending Do a good deed Watch a funny movieWith these tips and many more, you will be able to release yourself from worry and learn to enjoy every moment--no matter where your life takes you.

Author Biography

Dr. Beverly Potter received her doctorate in counseling psychology from Stanford University and her master's degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling from San Francisco State University. She is a corporate trainer and has written a number of books on job burnout and conflict.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Worrywarting Is Hell

Go To Extremes

Worrying Is a Bad Habit

Let Emotions Take Over

Worrying Yourself Sick

What Is Smart Worry

Time & Place to Worry

Watch How You Worry

Talk Like A Good Friend

Practice Flexible Think

Challenge Worries

Look For Solutions

Set Worries Aside

Imagine Positive Poss

You Can Worry Smarter

Cost of Worry

Take A Deep Breath

Relax Your Muscles

Distract Yourself

Take A Walk

Smile and Laugh

Say A Little Prayer

Find The Joy

Avoid Drinking Coffee

Shoulds to Preferences

Count Worry Beads

Eat a sweet

Take a Warm Bath

Imagine a Happy Ending

Do a Good Deed

Joke About the Worry

Rock Yourself

Count Your Blessings

Make a List

Practice Underreacting

Watch a Funny Movie

Conclusion

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