Fundamental Principles for Overcoming Worry

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• Basic Techniques in Analyzing Worry
  • 1. Get all the facts.
  • 2. Weigh all the facts — then come to a decision.
  • 3. Once a decision is reached, act!
  • 4. Write out and answer the following questions:
    • a. What is the problem?
    • b. What are the causes of the problem?
    • c. What are the possible solutions?
    • d. What is the best possible solution?
• The Perfect Way to Conquer Worry
  • 1. Pray.
• Don't Worry about Criticism
  • 1. Remember that unjust criticism is often a disguised compliment.
  • 2. Do the very best you can.
  • 3. Analyze your own mistakes and criticize yourself.
• Break the Worry Habit Before It Breaks You
  • 1. Keep busy.
  • 2. Don’t fuss about trifles.
  • 3. Use the law of averages to outlaw your worries.
  • 4. Cooperate with the inevitable.
  • 5. Decide just how much anxiety a thing may be worth and refuse to give it more.
  • 6. Don’t worry about the past.
• Prevent Fatigue and Worry and Keep Your Energy and Spirits High
  • 1. Rest before you get tired.
  • 2. Learn to relax at your work.
  • 3. Protect your health and appearance by relaxing at home.
  • 4. Apply these four good working habits:
    • a) Clear your desk of all papers except those relating to the immediate problem at hand.
    • b) Do things in the order of their importance.
    • c) When you face a problem, solve it then and there if you have the facts necessary to make a decision.
    • d) Learn to organize, deputize and supervise.
  • 5. Put enthusiasm into your work
  • 6. Don’t worry about insomnia.
• Fundamental Principles for Overcoming Worry
  • 1. Live in “day tight compartments.”
  • 2. How to face trouble:
    • a. Ask yourself, “What is the worst that can possibly happen?”
    • b. Prepare to accept the worst.
    • c. Try to improve on the worst.
  • 3. Remind yourself of the exorbitant price you can pay for worry in terms of your health.
• Cultivate a Mental Attitude that will Bring You Peace and Happiness
  • 1. Fill your mind with thoughts of peace, courage, health and hope.
  • 2. Never try to get even with your enemies.
  • 3. Expect ingratitude.
  • 4. Count your blessings — not your troubles.
  • 5. Do not imitate others.
  • 6. Try to profit from your losses.
  • 7. Create happiness for others.

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