Shuvra Deb: With You

50. Worry Free Living

Episode Summary

On this show, I discuss some of the way in which we can help ourselves to stop worrying.

Episode Notes

On this show, I discuss some of the way in which we can help ourselves to stop worrying. 

According to one study, 59% of adults reported a sense of experiencing daily worry in 2020. So, if you find yourself worrying about something, and on a daily basis, know that you are most definitely not alone. 

A little bit of worrying is no bad thing, as it allows us to think through, strategize and prepare for a deadline, or presentation, or to find a solution to a conflict. However, worry becomes a problem when it is excessive in nature, or when it is consuming of all of our other thoughts. Worrying becomes a problem when the thoughts you are having are keeping you up at night, or you are having difficulties in concentrating, eating, or sleeping.

Some of the ways in which we can stop worrying include:

1. Identifying the exact nature of your worry. My job is making me feel worried is not enough. Identify exactly what about your job is making you worry – a deadline, a difficult colleague, or something else?
2. Become aware of your own thoughts and recognize triggers. This is best done when you are feeling calm. There is a simple question that you can ask yourself around this, at a time when you are not being triggered by something, and at a time when you are able to look at the causes of your worry in a more objective way. Ask yourself: “What situations, thoughts, or feelings spark my worry and anxiety?”
3. Embracing uncertainty. One way to embrace uncertainty about the future, after receiving bad news, for example, the loss of a job, is to take action, and to take control of the situations that are within your control. With the example of a job loss, what are the things that you can control? You can control the number of new jobs you apply for. You can control what your resume says by updating it and adding your new skills and updated experiences to it. You can control the networking events that you attend that are industry relevant to let your network know you are looking for exciting new opportunities.
4. Use a worry tree. You use a nice visual to help you work through the process of identifying the worry and seeing if there is anything you can do about it. Check out this link for the visual: https://camhsprofessionals.co.uk/2020/10/10/understanding-the-worry-tree -🌍 

Note:
Whilst this show is about raising mental health awareness, I am not a medical doctor and am not qualified to give mental health advice. If you are experiencing any mental health issues, please consult a qualified professional. 

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