Amber StewartHow to Reduce Worry
One of the major symptoms of anxiety is worry. Constant worrying can be painful, especially if you are focused on the “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios. It can take over your life and become and become obsessive. Worrying takes our energy, increases anxiety, and takes us out of the present moment. When we worry, we are not trusting in the natural flow and goodness of life. The good news is that worrying is just a habit and it can be broken and replaced with new, positive forming habits. Below are a few ways to shift from worrying, to accepting the flow of life:
1. Focus on the Here and Now
Give your undivided attention to this moment, which is the only moment that exists. It is said that when we dwell on the past, we get depressed and when we fixate on the future, we become anxious. Staying here in the moment helps us to realize that right now, everything is ok and tomorrow’s problems will take care of themselves. The only thing we can do is our very best. If you find yourself experiencing recurring emotions that prevent you from focusing, then you should take the time to…
2. Embrace Your Feelings
Feelings become less scary or overwhelming when you take the time to embrace them as part of our human experience. If you find yourself being consumed by overwhelming thoughts, it may be time to…
3. Have a Worry Session
Take some time to yourself by sitting in a quiet, safe space and give yourself some time to worry. For about 10 -15 minutes just allow those worrysome thoughts to flow in your head but try not to dwell on them. I like to think of myself inhaling the thoughts in… and exhaling them out. Use this time to think about the things that need resolutions and create them. Another way to reduce worry is to…
4. Pay Attention when Worrying Begins
The key to making changes in our lives is having awareness. When we bring more attention to our habits, we can then more easily recognize when its happening again. This allows us to have a chance to break the cycle or habit. Feel as though you are constantly worrying?
5. Keep Track of Your Worries
Keep a small notebook with you (or use a note app in your phone) and place a checkmark next to the worry each time you notice that you have begun the cycle. This will provide you a baseline for your recovery and be able to track your progress over time. Ready to overcome your worrying once and for all? Seeing a health coach or therapist can help. An effective type of therapy is…
6. Cognitive Behavior Therapy
CBT is an excellent form of therapy, known to change thought patterns that contribute to disharmony. It definitely helped me work through thought processes that contributed to my anxiety. I also show clients a simple way to use CBT in my Stress Alchemy course and has done wonders for my clients. For a quick explanation on how this works, watch the video below:
7. Join a Support Group
Support groups can be helpful for relating to other people in a setting where everyone is dealing with the same issues. This can make the worry less scary and you can create some great friendships along the way. This is why my Stress Alchemy course has 3 different group coaching options for individuals with specific needs, which has helped people create bonds and connections, who had otherwise felt alone and hopeless with their chronic health or life struggles. Lastly, it important to…
8. Use Positive Affirmations
Remember, you are only worrying out of habit. I remember growing up and watching my family worry about bills, money, health issues that it was only natural that I picked up on the habit as well. One of the things that helped me break that cycle was using positive affirmations. Until it becomes natural to think positive, affirmations help to drown out those old negative thoughts in order for your breakthrough or manifestation to come to you. When I was getting over the fear of stepping up and using my voice as a Mental Health and Emotional Eating Specialist, I used the following affirmation:
“I am only getting nervous because I have never done it before. This will fade.”
Whenever I would experience a setback or have something unexpected happen, I would use the following affirmation:
“All is well. Everything is working out for my highest good. Out of this situation, only good will come.”
When I recently graudated college and was low on finances and needed faith that I would have enough to make ends meet. I would use this affirmation:
“My good flows to me in a steady abundant, ever increasing stream, of success, happiness and abundance, and I thank God my king, That…*repeat from the beginning* (I made this one into a song which was very beneficial).
Another good one is:
“My life is blossoming into perfection.”
9. Exercise Your Faith
I know when the doubt sets in and your faith starts to waiver, you may want to go back to your old way of handling things or use foods or substances to make those feelings go away. But don’t DO THIS!
God is trying to show you His power through your situation so the adversary may be using fear to keep you back from manifesting your miraculous breakthrough.
Actually, when doubt and worry sets in, that’s a tell-tell sign that you need to exercise your faith.
I usually do this by engaging in a good cardio workout to sweat out those feelings.
While exercising, I start to focus on the promises that God made to me about my situation and use my workout to flex my faith muscles. This helps because I can physically see myself making progress when I can’t see what my Creator is doing behind the scenes. My Stress Alchemy course was designed to show individuals how to use physical activity to flex their faith muscles. This helps them bring a bigger purpose to their workouts whereas worrying only makes them want to stay in bed and wait for the storm to blow over.
If you are having issues overcoming worry and managing stress, then maybe working with a coach can help. Keep in mind that I offer my Stress Alchemy course to help you shift from being a stressed mess to a Stress Alchemist so you can find the calm within the chaos of life to create breakthroughs with ease. I hope this helps.
In Good Health,
Amber Stew BS,
Holistic Nutritionist
Certified Master Life Coach
ACSM Exercise Physiologist,
CTNC Mental Health Specialist
TBMM Corrective Exercise Specialist
Hi! My name is Amber and I’m a Body Goals Builder, Master Life Coach, Certified Health Coach, CTNC Mental Health Specialist, Stress Alchemist & Fear Conqueror
I used to be a people pleasing, work-a-holic who stressed herself out to climb the wellness industry’s corporate ladder, while obsessing over her self image. I soon realized that none of it mattered if I wasn’t happy with myself, inside and out, and surrounded around people who loved and respected me.
I now help individuals who are stressed out, out of shape and struggling to find balance in their lives learn how to ease their worries, improve their health, create 10x more joy in their lives and manifest the life of their dreams. At the STEW Project, we are maximizing our living potential by Simply Taking an Emphasis on Wellness.
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