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Calm the worry

Day 3 of 7

Can you do something about it?

About 8 min

Learn

Learn

Not every worry is the same. Some are practical: a bill, a pending reply, a doctor's appointment. These have a next step, even a tiny one. Others are 'what if' worries about things that may never happen, or that nobody can control. The worry tree is a simple way to sort them. If there is something to do, pick one small action and decide when. If there is nothing to do right now, practise letting it sit for a while. Many people find this sorting helps because it stops every worry from feeling equally urgent. You are not ignoring problems. You are choosing where your effort goes.

Practice

Bring one current worry to the worry tree and follow where it leads.

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Reflect

Reflect

Optional. Think it over or jot it down. Nothing you write is kept.

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Ready when you are. You can finish the practice later and come back.

This program is for everyday worry and stress. If worry feels constant, is stopping you from daily life, or comes with panic, please speak to a doctor or counsellor. If you ever feel unsafe, call Tele MANAS on 14416 or 112.