August 2010

 By Dr Francis Macnab

People frequently say “No worries” as a gesture of goodwill, but we all have plenty of worries. Worries and moods run closely together.

A despondent mood brings worry about what has happened and what might yet happen. An anxious mood is loaded with worry.

Facts About Worry

The laws of worry are all well-recognised, but few recognise the pattern they follow. For this reason it is important to know that worry:

1. Undermines happiness
2. Impedes performance
3. Is infectious and addictive
4. Consumes time and energy
5. Never brings “the bus” - worry may identify the problem area, but worry rarely provides a solution
6. Translates into body states, and affects mind-body functioning
7. Is fed and expanded by imagination
8. Is trans-species - even dogs and horses worry!
9. Congregates together and makes effective management difficult or impossible

A group of different worries cannot be dealt with effectively until you establish the core worry.

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