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Book SynopsisWorrywarts are characterized by chronic anxiety, enslavement to out-of-control thoughts, and haranguing themselves to a degree that triggers FUD -- fear, uncertainty, and doubt. Smart worriers take control of their worry by creating a time and place to do the work of worry, objectively studying their behavior to better understand how to worry effectively, and practicing flexible thinking rather than rut thinking. Smart worriers look for solutions, including partial solutions, and accept what can't be changed, challenge their worries, practice making under-reactive statements that defuse anxiety rather than fuel it. The Worrywart's Companion offers a smorgasbord of tools to help readers become smart worriers, including deep breathing and muscles relaxing exercises, practicing deliberate belly laughing, saying a prayer, doing a good deed, taking a walk, rocking oneself, counting details to keep one's mind off of the worry, and more. When smart worriers finish the work of worry, they purposefully soothe themselves so that they can move on to other activities. The Worrywart's Companion helps disquieted readers integrate soothing activities into their daily lives to keep worry-provoking anxiety in check.
Table of ContentsPrologue Part 1 - What is Worrywarting? 1. Worrywarting is Hell 2. Worrywarts Go to Extremes 3. Worrywarting is a Style of Thinking 4. Worrywarts Let Emotions Take Over 5. Worrywarts Worry Themselves Sick Part 2 - How to Worry Smarter 6. What is Smart Worry? 7. Create a Time and Place to Worry 8. Watch How You Worry 9. Talk to Yourself theWay a Friend Would 10. Practice Flexible Thinking 11. Challenge the Worry 12. Look for Solutions 13. Set Worries Aside 14. Imagine Positive Possibilities 15. You Can Worry Smarter Part 3 - Twenty-One Ways to Soothe Yourself and Worry Smartr 16. Evaluate the Cost of Worry 17. Take a Deep Breath 18. Relax Your Muscles 19. Distract Yourself 20. Take a Walk 21. Smile and Laugh 22. Say a Little Prayer 23. Find the Joy 24. Avoid Drinking Coffee 25. Change Shoulds to Preferences 26. Count Worry Beads 27. Eat a Sweet 28. Take a Warm Bath 29. Imagine a Happy Ending 30. Do a Good Deed 31. Joke About the Worry 32. Rock Yourself 33. Count Your Blessings 34. Make a List 35. Practice Underreacting 36. Watch a Funny Movie Bibliography
