Here are three steps to address worry before it becomes toxic:
1. Don't worry alone. Talk to someone you trust -- a friend, partner, or colleague -- about your concerns. Sometimes just talking can be a relief, and your listener may provide some reassuring guidance.
2. Get the facts. Often a small problem can get blown out of proportion. Before you let worry consume you, get the facts. Find out what, and how big, the real problem is.
3. Let it go. When you can't do anything about the problem, give it up and forget about it. This may be easier said than done, but it is worth the conscious effort.
1. Don't worry alone. Talk to someone you trust -- a friend, partner, or colleague -- about your concerns. Sometimes just talking can be a relief, and your listener may provide some reassuring guidance.
2. Get the facts. Often a small problem can get blown out of proportion. Before you let worry consume you, get the facts. Find out what, and how big, the real problem is.
3. Let it go. When you can't do anything about the problem, give it up and forget about it. This may be easier said than done, but it is worth the conscious effort.
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