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5 Ways to Stop Worrying

Posted on by Linda Luke / Posted in Creating Success, Feeling Confident & Empowered, Life Tools, Navigating Life Challenges, Positive Thoughts and Attitude / Leave a comment
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One of the first self help books I read was “Your Erroneous Zones” by Wayne Dyer. It was the first time I realized that worrying is just a fantasy about negative outcomes and a waste of precious time and energy.

I wish I could say I never worried again, but I’m human – just like you. Most of us still spend time on negative fantasies when we get triggered and worry takes center stage. We don’t have to stay there though, once we realize it’s happening. We can shift our mind out of worry and into something better. Here are 5 ways you can do just that.

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7 Questions that Will Help You Wipe Out Worry

Posted on by Linda Luke / Posted in Feeling Confident & Empowered, Life Tools / 23 Comments

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The human mind can be a dangerous thing. It can run away with our time, energy, and ability to be fully present in the real world. One of it’s favorite limiting tools is worry.

Fear also loves worry as it can be used to keep us busy and stuck so we don’t take chances or move out of our comfort zone.

If you were able to calculate how much of your life energy was actually wasted on imagining a scary future you would probably be shocked enough to take action and stop letting it control your life. But, how? Continue reading →

The Simple Truth about Fear, Worry, and Anxiety

Posted on by Linda Luke / Posted in Feeling Confident & Empowered, Navigating Life Challenges, Positive Thoughts and Attitude, Simple Peaceful Living / 7 Comments

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Some of my clients are shorter than me, but only because they are kids. We talk about things like developing their own code of honor, strategies for school, and family issues. I’m often surprised though, about the level of worry and anxiety they are experiencing at such a young age and am grateful I can help them.

Coaching kids can be rewarding and fun. They are curious, engaged, and open to new ideas. They also challenge me to keep things simple and create metaphors that help them remember.

It occurred to me that we adults can benefit from these simple metaphors and perspectives, too. So, here is my child’s version of talking about worry and the fear it creates. Continue reading →