Focus like a laser on what really matters, learn how to actually get yourself to do it so you can accomplish your goals.
I ran across this next idea a few years ago. It’s made a big
difference for me so I wanted to share it with you.
The Problem: You’re worrying about so many things, it’s hard to work or sleep.
The Tip: Write the word ‘WORRIES’ on a folder in big bold letters.
Using index cards or paper, write down anything that’s bothering you and put it in the folder. When you can’t think of anything else, take a big deep breath and see how you feel.
The Secret: Your conscious mind knows there’s no point in worrying about things you can’t control. Your subconscious mind doesn’t work that way, and it’s trying to help you remember everything when it keeps you up at night yelling, “Hey! Why aren’t you working on all these really important things right now?”
How It Works: Writing things down lets your subconscious mind relax because your worries aren’t only in your head, they’re also ‘safely’ in that folder there.
It sounds a little strange.. but it works!
I enjoy your bite sized messages and posts. This is something concrete we can all put into action right away. A problem written on paper also becomes an action item.
Hi Liz, thanks for the kind words.
Turning worries into action items is a great idea. Perhaps there’d be two possible actions:
a) Dismiss the worry as being ‘not solvable’ or irrational.
- or -
b) Turn it into an action item.
i am overjoyed that you posted this. it was reminder as i had done this in the past but for some reason i quit. i remember quite vividly that it worked. I have already started writing down little brain magnets that keep me awake at night. and i thank you for my daily dose of “you can do it” as you share so much that give me hope that i conquer the jewelry market sometime in my future…..
I have stopped worrying many years ago. And I feel good about it. Think positive and look into your mind mirror. What do you see? Just a human being on a small pebble in the sky. The third rock from the sun in a ocean of stars. Who am I? Just a man with dreams and expactations. Go for it and know that some of them will crash. Just be sure to have enough dreams to go for. Do not be afraid to make mistakes. Learn from them and enjoy life.
nice tips,thanks.
Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.
~ One of General Colin Powell’s Rules to Live By
Gracias Aaron, podre en practica tus puntos de vista.Saludos.
Aaron,
Inspired by your interview at Mixergy.com and this very post, I decided to create a online location where to unload your worries.
It is called WorryPad (http://worrypad.com).
I just put it up yesterday and anyone can signup and start feeling better by sharing their worries and being cheered up through a big.. “CheerUp” button of course.
Thanks Aaron, your work and blog have been very inspiring to me.
Miguel, that’s fantastic to hear. Thanks for the kind words and congrats on launching WorryPad – it certainly looks like it’s helping people!
its a practical idea i will do this