How I did it: Hmm its not something that came easily to me, i have always been a really big worrier...right since i was about 4 years old i guess...my mum was proper poorly and im guessing thats where it stems from...who knows and anyways thats another story.

I try to learn as i go thru my life,  taking a little from each experience and use it to make me a nicer, happier, stronger person.  I can see that now and guess that if i hadn't been such a worrier i wouldn't be who i am now. 
But there is a point where you can worry to much... i was, and it was hindering me.  Making me doubt myself and my decisions.  The last year i made a few changes and i have liked what i have seen... its just remembering if i slip back into old ways not to be to harsh on myself.  It takes alot to break a lifetime habit of worrying.
I guess i just decided that life is way to short to spend time in a state that you find exhausting... i try to do the worrying and then take a step back... whats going to happen will, if its not life threatening then let it happen.  Maybe that sounds bad to some but thats how i am trying to worry less... cos if im ill from worrying myself into a state wheres the fun for anyone in that?

Lessons & tips:

• Dont worry what others think! It really doesn't matter.
• Talk to someone or write it down... "a problem shared is a problem halved" is what my Gran used to say.
• Get enough sleep! Sounds daft but it works.

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Jan 19, 2009, 12:25PM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer