Stop suffering in advance
If you're anxious about some possible future event, say to yourself: "I will deal with it when (If) it comes, but until then, I will focus on my present reality."
- Accept the worst case scenario
- Focus on what's in your control now
Peace of mind
If you're anxious about some possible future event, say to yourself: "I will deal with it when (If) it comes, but until then, I will focus on my present reality."
- Accept the worst case scenario
- Focus on what's in your control now
Peace of mind
"But how do I accept the worst case scenario? Why would I want to accept it and give it?"
1- Acceptance isn't resignation.
Acceptance means to acknowledge a possible future (or current) reality. You see the situation for what IT IS, not what You want it to be.
1- Acceptance isn't resignation.
Acceptance means to acknowledge a possible future (or current) reality. You see the situation for what IT IS, not what You want it to be.
When you're able to face the worst in your mind and accept it as a possibility, stress and anxiety decreases. You stop resisting what could happen.
Most likely, what you're worried about is totally outside your control.
No point in stressing something you can't change.
Most likely, what you're worried about is totally outside your control.
No point in stressing something you can't change.
When you stop resisting what is, or what could be, you release the (-) psychological energy that was fueling your constant anxious rumination.
One of my favorite quotes:
"Be willing to have it so. Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune."
- William James
"Be willing to have it so. Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune."
- William James
