How to Overcome Worry

The story of how Tom moved his mountain of worries.

“Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”

– W. H. Murray, Scottish mountaineer and writer.

Worry is one of the top stressors in life, yet for people in pain the worries multiply and they magnify the mental and emotional stress and exhaustion.

Being bold (assertive) and taking action is one of the most effective ways to remove worries and the stress it creates, so that you can spark new, fresh energy with your resilience.

“Bold” is one of the eight Domains of Resilience in PLAN TO BE YOUR BEST …As You Navigate Pain.

Practice being assertive with

Rick’s Three Steps of Resilience^©

The Three Steps of Resilience by Rick Cram, PLAN TO BE YOUR BEST ...As You Navigate Pain.

TUNE IN

Write out your worries. Expressing them in writing or in conversation with someone you trust is healthy and helps to consider new perspectives.

PLAN

Now, based on the things you can control, make a list of the thoughts, emotions and possible actions you can take. What action(s) require the greatest amount of courage?

BE YOUR BEST

When you take action, that’s you being bold and it is your resilience at work. As you follow-through on taking action with your list of options, be sure to celebrate even small successes. Well done!