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time on that day to worry. Your worry time has been scheduled for a future date. When that appointment with your worry arrives, make your self a cup of coffee, perhaps a soda and slice of cake, get comfy, put up your feet and worry. For one hour you read the notes you have made in the box. Most people find that it does not take that long. Most of the silly things we worry about never come to pass. One really only has to do this once or twice and your brain will get the hang of letting the worry go.

Another important technique to have is the list. Many of us do our worst worrying at night and this robs our sleep. Some of this isn't needless worry, we are simply very busy and afraid we will forget something. Keep a note pad by your bed, and when your brain won't let you sleep; write down what you think you might forget. Eventually your list will be complete and you can relax.

Aside from these actions it is also helpful to play relaxing music during the day and in the car. If you are playing angry rock or racy classical, it may actually ad to your stress level. Watch your diet and caffeine intake. Perhaps keep an aromatherapy machine in your home or office, or even a nice lavender lotion will do the trick. With these simple techniques and some new habits worry need not take up your whole day. Eventually your new habits will become so natural that you may find yourself humming a tune during that long commute home.

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