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5 Things That Are Making You Lose Sleep

January 22, 2016 by Power of Positivity

In our world inundated with technology, packed to the brim with responsibility, and overflowing with stress, it’s no wonder that so many millions of us can’t get to sleep. Even if we do get to sleep, staying asleep presents a whole new set of problems altogether. Some of us toss and turn, wake up in the middle of the night, and no matter how many sheep we count, just can’t seem to drift off into Neverland.

According to WebMD, 1 in 4 U.S. workers suffers from insomnia, and this is just one type of sleep disorder. According to an article from Stanford Medicine, there are over 100 different types of sleep disorders. This means that you likely know someone that suffers from a sleep problem, or you might have one and not even know about it.

We live in times where having a sound sleep is as rare as seeing someone talking on a flip phone, to put it into perspective. With so many distractions around us that prevent us from dozing off to sleep peacefully, how in the world can we actually get a good night’s rest? Well, it all starts by eliminating things that can steal our sleep before we even hit the sheets.

Here are 5 things that are making you lose sleep:

1. You play on your phone or computer before bed.

Countless studies have shown that the bright lights emitted from phones and computers can delay sleep for hours past your bedtime. The bright blue lights from tablets, phones and computers basically tell our brains that we need to stay awake, not go to sleep. Think about it: out in nature, the sun would tell our bodies to wake up and get our day started. So, with all these artificial lights today, we stay awake longer and longer because our brains don’t know the difference between natural and unnatural light. However, you can make things easier on yourself by turning off electronics a few hours before bed, and keeping them off during the night so they don’t awaken you with notifications.

2. You drink caffeine late in the day.

Caffeine sends a jolt of energy through our bodies that helps us to stay awake and feel refreshed. Drinking a few cups in the morning to help us get our day started won’t really do much harm; however, downing a cup or two close to bedtime will keep you awake well into the night. If you do drink caffeine, make sure to avoid drinking it five or six hours before bed, as it will stay in the bloodstream for hours after consumption, forcing sleep to evade you once again.

3. You think about all the chores you didn’t get done while laying in bed.

Another thing that causes insomnia is lying in bed contemplating all the things you didn’t get done, the meaning of life, and all sorts of other things that keep your mind active and awake. We have a sleep deprived world, largely because many of us don’t know how to shut off our brains. Before bed, try doing something relaxing that will tell your brain to slow down for the day, such as meditating, yoga, taking a hot bath, or doing deep breathing exercises. Watch how quickly you fall asleep after getting your mind in the zone; then, watch how effortlessly a bedtime relaxation routine develops.

4. You think so much about losing sleep, that it actually happens.

This can truly become a self-fulfilling prophecy, because when we lose sleep, we tend to fear it happening again and again. So, guess what happens? Since we begin to obsess over our lack of sleep, our minds create this scenario over and over again without us even doing much to make it happen. Remember, your thoughts have immense power, so instead of focusing your attention on what you don’t want to happen, try to turn your awareness toward what you do want to occur. However, don’t obsess too much about getting to sleep, either, because then it will seem like a chore to fall asleep at night.

Simply ease your way into it, and do whatever feels most relaxing to you before bed.

5. You don’t exercise.

Exercise releases endorphins that promote relaxation and overall well-being, and many studies have found a link between a good night’s sleep and physical activity. Our bodies were made to move, so if you live a sedentary lifestyle, all that energy is just sitting in your body, unable to be released. Could it be that so many people have sleep problems because they have pent up energy in their bodies? Possibly so. If you find that you have trouble getting to sleep, it might be as simple as going for a 30-minute brisk walk a few times a week in order to get your beauty rest.

3 Things That Will Make Your Next Relationship Last

January 22, 2016 by Power of Positivity

Once you’ve had the experience of a failed relationship, you want the next one to last, especially if you’ve found the right person. In this day of casual throwaway relationships, finding one with staying power can be a challenge.

There is a common expression that in order to have a successful relationship, each person only needs one thing; the man always needs to know that he is respected, and the woman needs to know that she is loved. Although this certainly sounds true, there is much more to sustaining a lasting relationship than just love and respect.

When we talk about whether your next relationship will last or not, there will need to be some self-reflection on what caused the previous relationships to fail. What responsibility did you have in the breakup of your previous relationships? What have you learned and how will you use it in your next relationship to make it last?

Infidelity does happen in relationships, but if you are the one who is likely to stray, you won’t be likely to maintain a lasting relationship. Being committed, loyal and devoted to your partner is something that you can do to help make your next relationship last. You can read more about commitment and other important traits in our article here.

Other than remaining committed to your partner, let’s look at 3 things that you can do to help make your next relationship last.

3 Things That Will Make Your Next Relationship Last

Being together forever is the ideal, romantic view of relationships that we see so often portrayed in movies. You can read more about that in our article here.

What those romantic movies don’t show us is that the couples who do stay together go through ups and downs and really have to work on being excellent at communication if they hope to have a lasting partnership.

1. Honest and open communication

It’s unlikely that you are going to date someone who can read your mind. The skill of expressing your feelings in a respectful way is important to making a relationship last. If you are angry at your partner, say ‘What you just said/did made me angry.’ If you are sad, say that too. You can’t expect your partner to know what you aren’t able to communicate.

Being able to express your feelings to your partner means that your partner will be able to help meet your needs and you will be happier in return. Being able to do the same for your partner means learning effective listening skills so that you can learn and meet all of your partner’s needs and keep them in a happy, long-term relationship.

2. Be equal partners

No relationship is one-sided. Having it your way all the time is a dictatorship, not a partnership. There will be times that you can’t have things your way and there will be times that you partner can’t either. Making sure that your basic emotional and physical needs are met while being able to compromise on other areas is a skill that is very important to help your next relationship last.

Communication is so important that some couples choose to go to Marital Relationship Education courses so that they can learn how to handle disagreements effectively. Couples who can handle conflict effectively are more likely to have happy long-term relationships.

You can read more about how to fight fairly in our article here.

You are not the same people and you will have disagreements over your differences. A successful couple will be able to balance togetherness while also respecting each person’s own separate identity. The relationship should be a safe place partners to work through conflict with a respectful discussion.

3. Keep it interesting

When you are just getting to know each other, things are exciting and new.

Boredom in long-term relationships can happen. When you both feel like there is nothing new to discover about each other, introducing newness will help keep things feeling fresh.

There is a phenomenon in long-term relationships known as ‘The 7 Year Itch.’ At this point in a marriage or close, committed relationship, people start to wonder if there isn’t something more interesting elsewhere. Cheating can happen as a result of a longing for newness.

This tendency toward boredom doesn’t have to be the case. You can use challenging new experiences to reignite passion in the relationship. In a study of marriages at the 7 year and 16 year mark, those who had experienced changes in the closeness of their relationship had less boredom and greater marital satisfaction over time.

To avoid boredom, use humor and laughter to keep things fun. The more you can laugh with your partner, the better. Make time for intimacy and don’t allow work stress or family life to interfere with your close, quiet, alone time with your partner. A happy sex life is definitely important to a lasting relationship.

5 Things Positive People Do Differently

January 21, 2016 by Power of Positivity

“A negative mind will never give you a positive life.” – Unknown

Having a positive mindset in a seemingly negative world can be challenging, but you can learn techniques and tricks so that keeping positive becomes second-nature. We stress positivity so much because a healthy mindset is the building block of everything else that happens in your life. Remember, you attract what you are, so by filling your mind and body with as much positivity as you can muster, you will start coming across more uplifting, fulfilling people and experiences.

Some people seem to just ooze positivity no matter what, and maybe we could learn a thing or two from these people.

Here are 5 things positive people do differently:

1. They avoid a victim mentality.

Positive people don’t blame anything outside themselves for the events that happen to them; they realize that they have full control over their own lives and emotions. Anytime you place blame on someone or something else, you relinquish your own power. Positive people take full responsibility for their thoughts and actions, and don’t allow negative thinking to slow them down. While mastering the mind can take a lot of time and dedication, breaking past old barriers and leaving behind toxic ways of thinking can totally transform your life.

If you’d like to read more about positive thinking tips, read our article here.

2. They treat themselves well.

Simply put, positive people love themselves. Because they truly have become their own best friend, they treat themselves like a million bucks. They eat things that will nourish them and give them energy, move their bodies daily, make some time for self-care, and hold a job that truly makes them happy. Positive people live a life that feels like home to them, that makes them feel whole. They know happiness begins within, so they have worked tirelessly to transform any blockages within into openings for more light and positivity to shine through.

They don’t put their health on the back burner; they make time each day for eating well, exercising, meditating, and whatever else makes them feel energized and alive.

3. They don’t look for happiness, they create it.

More than anything else, perhaps, positive people don’t search for happiness. They actively create it each day based on their thoughts, actions, and relationships with others. They have filled themselves with so much positivity, that it naturally spills over and spreads to others. Thus, they don’t need anything outside themselves for happiness, because they have created it from within their own hearts. While other people and events can bring them happiness, of course, they don’t depend on these things to feel good. They’ve cultivated this feeling so that they don’t have to rely on anyone or anything else to provide it for them.

This type of freedom seems elusive, but can be achieved through deep meditation, time for self-care, and truly developing a relationship with yourself.

4. They try new things often.

Positive people don’t stay stuck in a bubbly of safety and security; while the comfort zone might feel cozy and familiar, they realize that nothing much happens there. Growth can’t occur in a stagnant environment, so they make sure to put themselves out there often and have new experiences. Positive people feel fear just like everyone else, but the difference is, they push past that insecurity and doubt despite these feelings. They don’t allow their minds to dictate their lives, instead choosing to defy their thoughts and tell themselves that they have every ounce of strength and ability necessary to achieve new things.

5. They don’t sweat the small stuff.

Positive people don’t let trivial matters get in the way of living a happy life. While life might throw them difficult situations from time to time, they take them in stride and work through them as they come. They don’t let those situations throw them off kilter and destroy their inner peace. They ask themselves, “Is this really worth losing my peace over?”

This allows them to keep things in perspective and remember what really matters in life. One late car payment or a blown tire won’t put a huge dent in their happiness levels, because they understand that life requires negatives to appreciate the positives. They see the silver lining in each situation, and allow the difficult times to teach them important lessons about their journey.

5 Things People With Panic Attacks Want You To Know

January 21, 2016 by Power of Positivity

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, approximately 6 million Americans, or 2.7% of the population, suffer from panic attacks. Women have twice the likelihood of developing panic disorder compared to men. People who have panic disorder experience panic attacks seemingly for no reason at all, and have a fear of recurring attacks.

Some sufferers also develop agoraphobia, or a fear of a specific place or situation. People who have these episodes avoid these places or events due to experiencing an attack before, and associate the place or situation with fear. Approximately one in three people with panic disorder develops agoraphobia.

People who have panic attacks usually feel misunderstood by those who have never experienced one before, so we have compiled this short list of some major points that people with panic attacks want you to know.

Here are 5 things people with panic attacks want you to know:

1. There are no warning signs.

This situation happens spontaneously, with no time to prepare at all. One minute you might feel fine, and the next, it feels like you’re in a war zone and have no idea how you got there. Your heart starts racing, palms start sweating, the room begins to spin, your whole body feels weak, and your breathing gets rapid and uneven. More often than not, it an attack happens in a noisy, crowded place, so the sufferer will want to escape for fresh air and to avoid the stressful situation.

Panic attacks occur because of an excess amount of anxiety, and in nature, the fight or flight response would kick in to help protect us from imminent danger. However, in modern society, sometimes the way we perceive a situation can trigger this same response, and even cause a panic attack if the sufferer has extremely heightened levels of anxiety.

2. They can happen anywhere, for no reason at all.

Panic attacks don’t always happen in large, bustling places; they can happen during sleep, while sitting at home in your room, and might not have a precursor. This condition can run in families, but not always. The scariest part for a person with panic attacks is that they can’t predict when another one will come along. This leads many people to avoid places and situations that they feel might trigger an attack, or a place or situation where they’ve experienced an attack before.

3. It feels like your body is fighting against you.

If you haven’t ever experienced a panic attack, then it’s difficult to understand just how terrifying one feels. People who have panic attacks have described it as feeling like a heart attack, dying, a stroke, and other serious complications. While a panic attack can’t really do long-term damage to the brain or heart, but prolonged stress can certainly lead to other problems down the road. feels like you can’t control your body, like it does whatever it wants and you just have to watch, horrified and scared for five or ten minutes. Panic attacks might not be life-threatening, but they sure feel like it to those who suffer from them.

4. Controlling them is not easy.

People respond differently to healing techniques, but some might not respond to any of them positively, unfortunately. Natural remedies such as meditation, eating a clean, plant-based diet, herbs, essential oils, and other “alternative” medicines can do wonders, but even these remedies might not totally cure someone of panic attacks. Coping techniques can certainly help the sufferer learn how to manage their panic attacks, but that doesn’t magically take them away.

5. They can lead to other issues.

If they don’t find a cure for their panic attacks, many people become drawn to substances such as alcohol or drugs in order to calm their nerves. While this is understandable, it can lead to addiction as the person requires more and more of the substance in order to feel calm. Unfortunately, drugs and alcohol only mask the deeper problem. These episodes can also lead to avoiding society altogether in an attempt to protect themselves from further attacks.

More than anything, people with panic attacks just want you to know that they suffer from something real, even if you can’t see it with your own eyes.

Here’s How Facebook Is Helping People With Severe Depression

January 20, 2016 by Power of Positivity

Seeing troubled Facebook posts from a friend who is suffering from severe depression makes you want to reach through your screen and help them. And now you will be able to get your friend the help that they need. Facebook is making it easier to help those who are having emotional distress, but you have to do your part too.

In a review of social media and suicide prevention as a public health concern, researchers concluded that “Ultimately, proactively using social media to increase public awareness of and education on mental health issues is a logical modern public health approach that can potentially save lives.”

Here’s How Facebook Is Helping People With Severe Depression

Facebook has had a process in place for helping people who are going through depression and contemplating self-harm since 2011. However, they made improvements in 2015 to get help to those who need it quickly.

Previously, users who awe posts from severely depressed friends could upload screen shots and links to the Facebook suicide center through the help center. This is still an option via this link. You provide the full name of the person who is in distress, capture the link to their profile page, and upload a screenshot of the post that caused you to be concerned.

In the future, Facebook will make it easier to report these posts to get faster help to the person who is suffering from severe depression. You will be able to click to report a post to the Facebook safety team. They will have a team of people who will review the post and send a message to the person who posted the suicidal message.

The message from Facebook says “Hi ___, a friend thinks you might be going through something difficult and asked us to look at your recent post.” “What would you like to do? You matter to us, so we want to offer support if you need it. You’re not alone – we do this for many people every month.” The post also says “Only you can see this. Anything you do there will be kept private.” The user has an option to click ‘See Post’ or ‘Continue.’

Facebook will then provide a screen with options for the user. The screen will offer these options:

What would you like to do?

Talk to someone – Reach out to a friend or helpline worker.

Get tips and support – Learn how to work though this using some simple tips.

When the user clicks the button they will be connected to either a crisis support line or information for coping with an emotional crises. The user also has an option to skip the help that is offered.

Now Facebook is making it an easier process to help your friends.

How you can help

How to help:

Click the drop down arrow in the upper right corner of the post.
Click ‘I think it shouldn’t be on Facebook’
Click ‘Something else’
Click ‘This displays someone harming himself or planning to harm himself’ (Examples: Self-inflicted wound, weapon held to head, suicide note, promotes eating disorder)

The next screen provides a few options to the person who is reporting it.

If the person is in immediate danger of hurting themselves, report the incident to local emergency services right now. Do not wait.

Offer help or support – Message ___ to let them know that you care.
Reach out to a friend – It’s important for you to feel supported too. Message a friend about this.
Chat with a trained helper – People at Lifeline are online right now and can chat with you confidentially about how to support __.
Text a trained crisis counselor at Crisis Text Line –They can offer guidance on how to support _ at this moment. Just text TRUST to 741741.
Call Lifeline – Talk with a trained helper for free at 800-273-8255. They can tell you how to support __.
Ask us to look at the post – If you think we should know about this post, we’d like to take a look at it as soon as possible and offer support to __. Your name will be kept confidential.

Depressing statistics

Does social media help connect us to each other or does it perpetuate our tendency to be critical of others? Researchers found that “Victims of cyberbullying were almost 2 times as likely to attempt suicide than those who were not. These results also indicated that cyberbullying offenders were 1.5 times as likely to report having attempted suicide than children who were not offenders or victims of cyberbullying.”

Suicide prevention

Anytime someone talks about hurting themselves, you should be concerned for their safety and mental well-being. One of the best things you can do is to tell them that you care about them and that you don’t want them to hurt themselves.

If you believe that someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Police and EMTs are trained to handle these situations. You probably aren’t equipped to get your friend the help that they need, but the professionals are.

If you think someone might be going through a severe depression but is not in any danger of hurting themselves, you can read our article here to learn more about the signs of depression. You can also reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255).

5 Signs You Worry Too Much

January 20, 2016 by Power of Positivity

With everything that life bombards us with nowadays, worry can take over if we allow it. We have to think about bills, raising our children well, keeping the house clean, working each day, and other things that keep our minds running on overdrive. When we’re running on overdrive, it’s easy to worry too much.

A little stress won’t hurt because everyone deals with challenges at one point or another. However, it should raise some red flags when it becomes a daily habit or incessant nagging that won’t go away.

Worrying can help you plan for the future, but too but of it can cause issues. It is a tool that we can utilize to better our lives, but many people allow it to dictate their every waking moment, which is incredibly unhealthy.

“Worry is like a rocking chair; it gives you something to do but doesn’t get you anywhere.” – Van Wilder

5 Telling Signs That You Worry Too Much

1. You Can’t Ever Relax

We all will deal with stressful situations in our lives at some point. Stress can help us make tough decisions and allow us to transform into better people. However, when this stress creeps up and disrupts your daily life, this is a clear indicator of chronic unease or generalized anxiety disorder.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, approximately 3.1% of the adult population suffers from this disorder. If you have persistent anxious thoughts that disrupt your daily life, it’s a sign of excessive anxiety. If you worry too much, take deep breaths, ask yourself if this is worth losing your peace, and bring your awareness back to the present moment.

Anxiety creeps up on us when we allow our minds to wander too far into the future, so using our breath to anchor us in the present can do wonders to dispel anxious thoughts.

2. You Have Trouble Falling Asleep

Many people who worry too much also have trouble getting decent sleep. It can cause your thoughts to race uncontrollably, which makes it very difficult to relax into sleep. According to researchers at Duke University, “…insomnia may predispose people to anxiety and depression, just as anxiety and depression may predispose people to insomnia.”

Racing thoughts and anxiety can overtake your mind so much that it keeps you up at night, which can take a toll on your health in the long term. It might help if you learn about natural ways to fall asleep easier at night.

3. You Use Food, Alcohol, or Drugs to Suppress Your Worry

Another sign that you stress too much is using a substance to deal with your emotions. Suppressing your feelings with drugs, alcohol, or food might feel good in the short term, but it can do a lot of damage. It affects your mental and physical health in the long term.

Instead of reaching for that processed snack or bottle of beer when you feel anxious, find a way to gather your thoughts and center your awareness. Read, write, draw, or take a hot bath to calm your nerves healthily. Your mind and body will very much appreciate it!

4. You Always Think of the Worst-case Scenario

Naturally, humans scan our immediate environment for threats to our safety. We have an inborn ability and need to do this to survive. However, this can sometimes be a nuisance and hazard to our mental health.

For instance, if your mom or dad is driving on the highway, you might think of every bad thing that could happen to them while driving. Of course, we want our loved ones to remain safe, but obsessing over events that likely won’t occur only takes away our inner peace.

Any time you catch yourself having these types of thoughts, try to replace them with more uplifting ones, and if you want, send out positive wishes and thoughts to those who you feel might need them.

5. You Have Recurring Health Problems

Worry causes inflammation within the body, which leads to all sorts of ailments, including:

High blood pressure
Anxiety
Sore muscles
Stiff joints
Weakened immune system
And much more

If you get sick quite frequently, first check in with your mind. Diseases begin in your mind, so a scattered, overwhelmed thought process causes this energy to travel into the body.

Always make sure to give yourself time for meditation, yoga, or some other practice you find relaxing to keep your mind centered, healthy, and performing at its best

8 Ways to Reduce Worry in Your Life

If your worries seem to take over your life, it’s time to learn a few new ways to cope. You can reduce troublesome thoughts by implementing a few anxiety-relieving techniques.

1. Practice Self-Care and Relaxation

Taking care of yourself is one of the best ways to reduce anxiety in your life. Eat nutritious foods, stay active, and do things you enjoy. Spend time expressing your creativity, getting in touch with your spiritual needs, and fostering healthy relationships.

It might help to prioritize your life, determining which activities you need more of. Self-care can help you live a healthier, happier life with less anxiety. Relaxation helps immensely, too.

Learning to relax helps you overcome the overwhelming thoughts that consume your mind. Relaxation allows you to improve your fight-or-flight response as you find ways to work through anxious thoughts.

2. Find Something to Laugh About.

Laughter is the perfect distraction from your worries, allowing you to focus on something else for a while. It eliminates distressing emotions while shifting your perspective. Plus, it helps you realistically see the situation rather than how your anxious thoughts want you to see it.

Laughing triggers the release of endorphins, feel-good chemicals that promote happiness. The feeling lasts even after you stop laughing, helping you maintain an optimistic outlook. It eases anxiety and stress, improves mood, and makes you more resilient to hardship.

Think about what makes you laugh and make it a point to participate. Watch funny videos, a stand-up comedy, or spend time with a friend who makes you laugh. Whatever it is, make sure you don’t hold back.

3. Focus on Something Else

Any positive or beneficial distraction will help you stop worrying so much about things you can’t control. Once you find your distraction, you’ll forget about your problems for a while. Some ideas include going for a walk, watching your favorite show, or reading an intriguing book.

Any activities you enjoy are good ones to focus on rather than thinking about your troublesome thoughts. Sometimes even making lists can distract you enough to forget for a while.

Make a list of all the things you want to do in the future, and focus on things you can easily do. If you want to break it down, you can even make separate lists of what you can do at home, in the car, or at work.

4. Write in a Journal

Studies show that writing in a journal is a beneficial way to handle stress and eliminate anxious thoughts. It helps you release negative and overwhelming thoughts as you write them out and process what’s going on. If it helps, write about your negative thoughts, and then write new positive ones to replace them.

You can also keep a gratitude journal that helps you focus on the good things in your life. When you think about positive aspects of your situation, it’ll help you let go of your worries.

Another positive journal you can keep is a success journal. In this one, you’ll write down all of your successes, no matter how small you think they are. It helps you stay positive no matter what threatens to disrupt your thoughts.

5. Go for a Walk Outside

Walking is an excellent way to relieve stress because it involves repetitive movements of large muscle groups. If you go for a walk regularly, you’ll experience stronger benefits, too, so don’t wait.

Start a walking routine right away, making it a point to go at the same time every day. You can go in the morning before work or in the evenings after dinner. Another option is to go for a walk on your lunch break, which will ease work stress, too.

Regular exercise decreases the number of stress hormones in your body. Plus, it releases endorphins, improving your mood and relieving pain. It also improves sleep quality, helping ease stress and anxiety during the day.

6. Turn to Your Support System

When you can’t stop worrying, turn to people you trust who support you. Anxiety might make you feel like being alone, but it won’t help you overcome the thoughts. When you talk to a friend or family member, you’ll feel more relaxed and optimistic.

Hearing the perspective of someone who wants what is best for you can help change your mindset. However, don’t let your worries consume the conversation, or you’ll continue to feel overwhelmed. Once you discuss the issue, move on to something positive.

If you aren’t comfortable going to a loved one, you can also turn to a support group or therapist for help. They can help you process what you’re going through, allowing you to work it out in a safe space.

7. Spend Time in Nature

Being outside is good for your mind and body, helping relieve anxiety and stress. Nature can distract you from your problems, and studies show that it reduces anger, fear, and stress. The same research indicates that it promotes positive feelings.

Spending time in nature improves your overall well-being, making it easier to push away worrisome thoughts. It reduces blood pressure, muscle tension, heart rate, and stress hormone production.

8. Listen to Soothing Music

Music affects your emotions and can reduce stress and anxiety. Soothing music slows your heart rate and pulse, lowers blood pressure, and decreases stress hormone production. It can also serve as a distraction from your worries and fears.

Anytime you feel stressed or overwhelmed, turn on music that makes you feel calm. Even if you don’t think you want to listen to music at that moment, give it a shot and see what happens. However, your mood will improve, and you’ll become more productive.

Final Thoughts on Learning How to Let Go of Worry

Worry is a part of life, but it shouldn’t consume your thoughts and affect daily life. If you notice any signs that you do it too much, it’s time to regain control. When you find ways to stop worrying so much, you’ll notice a drastic improvement in your life. You’ll feel happier and more optimistic, recognizing all the good around you.

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Here are 5 things that are making you lose sleep:

1. You play on your phone or computer before bed.

2. You drink caffeine late in the day.

3. You think about all the chores you didn’t get done while laying in bed.

4. You think so much about losing sleep, that it actually happens.

5. You don’t exercise.

3 Things That Will Make Your Next Relationship Last

1. Honest and open communication

2. Be equal partners

3. Keep it interesting

Here are 5 things positive people do differently:

1. They avoid a victim mentality.

2. They treat themselves well.

3. They don’t look for happiness, they create it.

4. They try new things often.

5. They don’t sweat the small stuff.

Here are 5 things people with panic attacks want you to know:

1. There are no warning signs.

2. They can happen anywhere, for no reason at all.

3. It feels like your body is fighting against you.

4. Controlling them is not easy.

5. They can lead to other issues.

Here’s How Facebook Is Helping People With Severe Depression

How you can help

Depressing statistics

Suicide prevention

5 Telling Signs That You Worry Too Much

1. You Can’t Ever Relax

2. You Have Trouble Falling Asleep

3. You Use Food, Alcohol, or Drugs to Suppress Your Worry

4. You Always Think of the Worst-case Scenario

5. You Have Recurring Health Problems

8 Ways to Reduce Worry in Your Life

1. Practice Self-Care and Relaxation

2. Find Something to Laugh About.

3. Focus on Something Else

4. Write in a Journal

5. Go for a Walk Outside

6. Turn to Your Support System

7. Spend Time in Nature

8. Listen to Soothing Music

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