Turn your worries into a checklist
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Turn your worries into a checklist
So, on your worry list, write down the best outcome for each problem, the worst outcome, and the most likely outcome. Then add what you would do in each instance. This makes the source of worry specific and gives you a management plan.
Arthur C. Brooks • How to Worry Less and Be Happier
Worrying is useful only if it concerns a topic we can actually do something about, and if it leads to our taking positive action right away.
Gay Hendricks • The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level
Then, start reviewing each section of the list as I instructed above—check the High-priority section once an hour; Normal once a day; and Low once a week. Use this as your single place to look for everything you do. Once you start using this regularly, you’ll feel the stress draining off
Michael Linenberger • Total Workday Control Using Microsoft Outlook
“So I banish about ninety per cent of my worries by taking these four steps: “1. Writing down precisely what I am worrying about. “2. Writing down what I can do about it. “3. Deciding what to do. “4. Starting immediately to carry out that decision.”