Why do I worry about everything? How can I be more positive?

Answer 1

You just need to understand that you don't have much control over some things.

I usually say "90% of the things I worry about never happen, the other 10% happen whether I worry about them or not."

That phrase helps me not worry about things because things happen the way they are supposed to happen (good or bad).

Answer 2

First of all, worrying is a natural human reaction to the troubles of life. As humans we all have anxiety regaurding certain things. For some its public speaking, for others it's going to other people's houses. One of the best ways to conquer worry is to think about it metacognitivley. That is think about what your thinking about. Analyze why you feel the reaction you have. My main worries come from social relationships. I jump to conclusions way to easily and become almost paranoid about it. For example, I ask my friend a question and if he doesn't respond I may jump to the conclusion he doesn't wanna be my friend or anything. This mainly occurs when our mind is tired. A good solution is simply get more sleep. To be more specific how old are you? If you are a teenager, then worry is even more of a heigtened sense then ussual. Your mind would be at a highly defencive state at this point. So to sum it up, ONE: get more sleep. TWO: think about it cognitivly.
Hope it helps,
Joe

Answer 3

I would tell someone about my problems just to release them from my worries. It helps A LOT. I would also tell myself everyday something positive. Even though that sounds like nothing if you do it a lot it can change the way you think about somethings.

Answer 4

Step 1: Admit You Are Negative
The first step to changing your life is to admit that you are negative or that you have negative thoughts. Whether talking about a coworker behind his/her back or believing you "can't" do something; these contribute to a non-healthy lifestyle.

Step 2: Be Determined to be Positive
Once you've admitted you are negative, or at least have some negative tendencies, you can resolve to changing the way you think. Become conscious of your daily thoughts and when a negative thought enters your mind, quickly turn it around. Instead of "I don't think I can do that," think "I love a new challenge and will conquer this one" or "I can do this no matter how hard it is." Instead of "I'll do this later," think "By getting this done now I can have it accomplished." Eliminate words like "can't" from your vocabulary and replace them with "can". Start to say positive things about other people. Start to think positive things about other people. "Wow, that was really nice what he/she did." When presented the opportunity to comment on someone else, refrain from saying anything bad.

Step 3: Remove Yourself From Negative Influences
Your environment begins to reflect who you are after time. Thus if you have friends or coworkers you hang out with who are always griping about their job, boss, or life then begin to slowly weed out that group of people and seek out those who are positive and don't talk about others behind their back. When you replace a negative environment with a positive one, you make huge strides in improving your lifestyle.

Step 4: Replace Cola with Water
The healthiest beverage you can drink is water. And by replacing chemical and sugar-filled drinks with water, you will make massive improvements to your health. First of all, you are eliminating the sugar and caffeine that are so addicting, yet bad for overall health. Second, you are increasing your water intake. Chemical-free natural water will help improve your energy, eliminate toxins from your body, make your skin more healthy looking, and improve your mental performance. How can you not help but become more positive with such changes to your life?! Drink lots of water - it is the true "miracle vitamin".

Step 5: Stop Watching the News
Murder. Rape. Fraud. War. Daily news is often filled with nothing but negative stories and when you make reading such material a part of your daily lifestyle, you begin to be directly affected by that environmental factor. If you still need a dose of news, then tune into a station or site that features "Good News". Check out this Happy News Website and this Good News Blog.

Step 6: Learn to Meditate
Meditating allows you to clear your mind, lower stress, become more focused, and stay positive. It's a very positive and powerful medium. By taking just 15 minutes a day to meditate, you'll find yourself handling time and stress much better. You'll also gain a more positive outlook on life.

Step 7: Spread Your Positiveness to Others
Put your new positive thinking lifestyle into action. Take time out to write down the top 10 things you love about your partner and give that list to him/her. When you experience good customer service, take time to write a note or email expressing your gratitude. Practice spreading your positiveness to others and it will grow.

Answer 5

Try writing your problems down and then try to come up with a plan for each one. This may help a bit.

Otherwise talk to a counselor if it is effecting your life--Good luck

Answer 6

i have the same problem. Ive been starting to go to a counsouler now and its making me feel better about it. I suggust you get one too.

Answer 7

i worry too.. i think its easier to get into something that helps your mind and body more..

like yoga or study the art of zen.. or wright poetry it works for me :]