Worry
(verb)
A human tendency to obsess over complications in anything and everything; something that can suck the joy of our lives.
Worrying can be injurious to our health. But that won’t stop us from worrying, will it?
With the COVID-19 cases being reported every day, worrying seems to have cancelled its vacation to be with us 24 x 7. Okay, maybe not 24 x 7. But a lot of time! Yes, I know that worrying won’t change a thing and that it will only destroy our peace of mind. So, now I combat worry with distraction. I keep myself occupied whenever the worry starts to creep in so that I don’t obsess over the worrying details. 😦
Do you worry a lot? What’s your strategy to deal with it?
What are your thoughts? Do let me know. The comments section is all yours for the taking.
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Very apt selection! Two days before the lockdown, my order of 16 books arrived home. That is keeping me sane though work from home has been a torture. lol. 😛
What about you?
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Thank you so much. 🙂 Wow. Lucky you! That’ll definitely get you through. I’m planning to take up reading again after the A2Z. April has been a very busy month thanks to A2Z. But I am glad that I was able to pull it off. Only three more days to go!
I have thrown myself into writing. A2Z has helped me return to writing fiction, more specifically, tiny tales. 🙂 The words just keep on flowing. So I’m making the best out of it. 🙂
Binge-watching helps too.
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Yes. A to Z has definitely helped. More than metaphors, 6 words stories have taken my time. So, i know that shorter we keep, harder are the efforts.
Cheers and we have two more to go. and Yes, reading always helps and A to Z sets a platform to write too. 😀
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Flash fiction can be tough. Some days, I struggle with it but on other days, it comes effortlessly to me. 😃 Apologies for my extremely delayed response. 😅
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I see that!
No worries. At all. I have track records of replying after months. 😛
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Hehe. Phew! That’s a relief 😁
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I used to be a worrier. But I have finally managed to tone it down a lot. Now it attacks temporarily.
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I’m happy that you’ve been able to turn things around. The current scenario can tend to trigger worrying.
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I know. I think with age one gets a bit adaptable too.
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Hopefully!
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It is a very important topic nt just in COVID-19 days but in general as well. I don’t worry too much. Things that I cannot control, I do not waste my energy there. Instead I try to utilize it to do something productive.
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That is the best course of action. Here’s to chasing our worries away with productivity. 🙂
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I have adopted the practice of not worrying about things that might happen. I think that waiting to see what actually occurs helps to reduce my stress by 50%.
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That will definitely help. I’m glad that you have taken steps to reduce worrying. Stay safe. Take care. 🙂
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Not much of a worrier. But still, these times has me a bit worried. Esp for younger generation
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These are very difficult times indeed. This too shall pass, hopefully, soon enough. Take care, dear.
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Worry is a foe I battle daily.
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I hope that it’s not overpowering you. May all your worries be held at bay. Stay well, Lauren. 🙂
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Thank you
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I’ve always been a bit of a worrier but these days I stay away from the news and focus on the things in my life that bring me joy. Walking in nature and being outside are all good tonics to combat worry. Stay well Shweta.
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Staying away from the news can really help. I have been implementing that too and I am much better already. Admiring nature is definitely a good tonic to combat worry. Thank you so much, Miriam. Stay safe, take care. 🙂
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With age, and faith, I’ve managed to cut my obsessive worrying down quite a bit–but some days it can just take over 🙂
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Yay! I’m glad that you have managed to cut down on the worrying. Some days are just too overwhelming.
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Yep, some days are….
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Like you said I have to keep myself occupied to keep worry at bay.
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Anything to keep the worry at bay! Thanks for reading. 🙂
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I try to tell myself that if there’s nothing I can do about something, that worrying does not help. Like you said, it only ruins our mood. And yes, there is nothing that works better than distraction!
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Glad to know that you agree, Dashy. Here’s to squashing all our worries.
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Worry canceled its vacation and is with us…it is such a true thing. I am an over-thinker, but this time I am trying not to worry, as nothing is in my hands apart from staying at home.
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It’s out of our hands. I am glad that you are trying not to worry, dear. We’ll take it, one day at a time. Hopefully, this too shall pass soon.
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I used to worry too much, in fact, I was even worried about being worried! But I’ve put it behind me now. What will be will be, so waste time worrying about it?
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I can say the same thing! Glad that phase is over for you. That’s an interesting philosophy, Keith. Thank you and apologies for my extremely delayed response. 😅
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A post-it note has been stuck on my fridge door for a couple of years now. It’s become discoloured but the words written with a sharpie pen are still very sharp: “Worry is praying for what you don’t want.” It’s a quote by Karun Makhija and it helps to get things in perspective.
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That’s a very powerful quote. It definitely helps us gain some perspective. Thanks a lot for sharing.
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Writing is keeping me sane. My husband is a Doctor and away from home in duty. So worry happens to be a part of my life during this crisis. I’m trying to put up a brave face to deal with this but it is quite distressing.
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Writing is what’s keeping me sane too. Yes, you have told me about him when you read and commented on my “Heroes” post. I hope that he remains safe. I can only imagine what you must be going through, dear. Hang in there. This too shall pass.
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I can relate to this Shweta. I overthink almost everything though I know it isn’t necessary. However, I have been changing this now. Well written and a crisp post.
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I am happy to know that you have changed that habit. Worrying doesn’t really change anything. Thank you so much for visiting.
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Worry can be rather damaging both to the soul and body!
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Indeed! It’s not at all good but sometimes it comes as a reflex action!
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To worry about is natural. But it should not control you. If you cannot change anything, there is no point in worrying.
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Well said, aunty. The moment we give it the power to control us, we’d be very lost. Thanks for visiting. 🙂
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I have no strategy. And, I am someone who is always worried about something or the other. Now I am really worried for tomorrow…the dreaded X!!
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I know how that feels like. But I was found the unwinding with standup comedy and other hilarious videos helps a lot with that worry. 🙂
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I have my fair share of worrisome days ! But most days I combat it by singing or listening to music, And of course reading
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That’s the best way to deal with worrying.
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Meditation, affirmations, practicing gratitude and yoga help me to keep worry away.
A very relevant post.
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Those are best ways to beat worrying. Thank you so much, Purba! Apologies for my extremely delayed response. 😅
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I used to worry a lot. I don’t think I do now. As you said I keep myself distracted too. I’ve just learnt to be more hopeful.
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That’s great. There’s no use worrying. Apologies for my extremely delayed response. 😅
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My job from home keep me too busy, no time to worry 😉 You are right distraction is the best way.
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Yes, it is the best way indeed. Apologies for my extremely delayed response. 😅
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I try not to worry about the Virus because my worrying about it won’t change anything . But when I’m really worried a bar of chocolate or packet of biscuits really helps
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Yes, worrying doesn’t change a thing! Chocolate does make anything better. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, dear. ♥️ Apologies for my extremely delayed response. 😅
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I was definitely a worrier and had been working on reducing it. But COVID in fact has made me reduce it even further!
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That’s great news. There’s nothing to be gained from worrying. Apologies for my extremely delayed response. 😅
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