Only Today, Principles For Anxiety

How would you live if there was no tomorrow but only today?  A popular hymn gives this advice: Today while the sun shines, work with a will Today all your duties fulfill Today, today work with a will There is no tomorrow but only today. The phrase, only today, describes a skill called “present moment…

17 Tips For Dealing With Anxiety

TIPS When you get stressed or overwhelmed ask yourself, “Is there another way to see this situation?” Change your mind set from forecasting disaster to problem solving. Think of a person you admire who makes handles stress well. Ask yourself, “What would they do in my situation?” Physical movement can create emotional movement and get…

The Magical Word Yet

Yet is a common English word that when used as a conjunction is equivalent to “but” or “nevertheless”.  It means at a future time, in spite of a preceding event. A psychiatrist friend of mine named Betty, claimed YET was her favorite word. Betty would tell clients, “I know your story is discouraging and it’s…

What Scrooge Teaches Us About Anxiety

Clients suffering from anxiety are challenged to shift their thoughts from the future and stay in the present moment, which is a good temporary strategy. But you also need forward planning in order in ensure the best outcome.

You have to keep all three—the past, present and future in mind to avoid a life of regrets.