Stop Worrying and Be Happy (ideas from Dale Carnegie)

One way to stop worrying is to

• Focus on the past

• Focus on the future

• Block out the past and future and focus on the present

When you have a problem, it often helps to:

• Think about it all day until your brain hurts

• Ask everyone you know for their opinion.

• Write down what you are worrying about, write down what you can do about it, decide what to do, and take action.

When there is a problem that you absolutely can't fix or change, the best solution is to:

• Focus on it day and night.

• Cry on your pillow.

• Accept the things you cannot change and move on.

When there are small things that go wrong, a good strategy is to:

• Focus on the things that go wrong.

• Let it go and think about what is going right.

True or False:

When you act cheerful, put on a smile, and have a positive attitude, it can actually make you feel happier.

• True!

• False.

True or False:

You can crowd worry out of your mind by focusing on the things you are grateful for and all the joy you have in your life.

• True

• False

True or False: When you try to make others happy, you will make yourself happy as well!

• True

• False

What can you do to conquer worry?

• Be grateful for the good in your life.

• Relax and don't let the small things bother you.

• Put on a smile and put your shoulders back, and you will feel happy.

• Focus on the present moment.

• ALL OF THE ABOVE.