How To Stop Worrying - The Fundamentals of Eliminating Worry

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Video Summary:
Worry is embedded deep into our psyche, but it is as annoying and useless as an ear worm. The propensity to catastrophize and imagine worst case scenarios needn't hamstring you. You can learn to loosen worry's hold on you.
First, accept the futility of worry. It does nothing constructive. It steals your time and energy by making negative chaos in your head. Worry makes nothing better, and more often than not, makes it worse. It only FEELS like you're actually doing something.
How does one worry less? Your belief that worry is unavoidable is a limiting belief. The amount of time you spend worrying will decrease drastically just by deciding that you can and should worry less. Once you accept the negative consequences of worry, you'll then find yourself interrupting the behavior, at least briefly, throughout the day.
Substituting positive visualizations for negative ones can also substantially decrease time spent worrying. Switch your motivation to visualize positive outcomes, not the avoidance of negative ones. For unrepentant worriers, scheduling a time to worry, thus postponing worry to only a short designated time each day, will also conserve your mental resources.
Our society still needs prudent individuals who can foresee problems, but worry doesn't advance that cause.

[@SuperMaxxxey]

"worry is like sitting in a rocking chair. it gives u something to do but doesn't get u any where" -wierd Al Yankovich

[@natashialee6632]

I love this

[@BlackStar9977]

don't be a worrier be a Warrior

[@verinb9]

+rahlik henry NICE!

[@BlackStar9977]

Thank you

[@akxrdertl]

Tha Q wtf

[@yeet3669]

rahlik henry nice

[@TheGuyInTheCar43]

rahlik henry omg thank you

[@2590randy]

From a website I found awhile ago ""It makes no sense to worry about the things you have no control over, because if you have no control over them, it makes no sense to worry about them. And also, it makes no sense to worry about the things you do have control over, because if you have control over them, it makes no sense to worry about them. And there goes everything that it is possible to worry about. Either you have control or you don't, and worry is just a waste of your precious, present moments."

[@ActualizedOrg]

If you liked this video, I recommend you watch these related videos too: 1) Negative Thoughts - The Origin Of Negative Thinking & How To Eliminate It Forever 2) Positive Attitude - The 3 Pillars To Cultivating True Positivity 3) Optimism - How To Become Optimisitic Right Now 4) Positive Thinking - The Key To Thinking Positive

[@cherosno]

Some notes I took while watching: 1. Believe Worry is useless and no longer empowering 2. Focus on what you can do and not the worst case scenarios 3. Focus on the best case scenario 4. Being Aware of the worrying; 5. thought replacement; good visualization; positive “worrying” “what if I do great?” Etc.

[@stellawilliams1339]

I worry so much. I worry about tests, what people think of me, how well I'm gonna do in something, etc. I'm just like anybody else right? I watched this video and flipped all why worrying just like he said. I try to only worry about things that I can control. I can't control what others think of me, so I don't care. Just little things like that. The point is, this video has really helped me change the lifestyle I used to believe as worrying, and started being positive and uplifting towards others. Thank you so much for this video!

[@aidanm3549]

I'm the same😬😅

[@Adityasingh-gw8sb]

+Stella Williams you are lovely

[@kyliesvlogs6176]

I worry about my health a lot.

[@donnatellapetronella722]

Stella Williams I worry about things that can kill me

[@tadh7395]

Stella Williams , I more so worry about other people , like I worry about my parents , and my siblings , more then myself .

[@giacomomelera3179]

I was having a panic attack because of too much worrying tonight.. Your video helped me! THANK YOU!

[@ActualizedOrg]

Thanks! "Reptilian Brain" is from Dr. Paul MacLean's Triune Brain model. His model of the brain says that we have 3 brains, not 1. You have the conscious logical human brain, the emotional mammalian brain, and the primitive reptilian brain. The reptilian brain is your brain stem. It works automatically, unconsciously. It evolved millions of years ago and all it cares about is your survival and reproduction. It doesn't care how happy you feel or whether you're stressed with worry. This may be okay for reptiles, but unfortunately (or fortunately) we humans have higher aspirations than just survival and sex, so this mechanism tends to backfire on us. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triune_brain

[@donotaddmeplease]

Actualized.org wow this is great.

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[@Eluminessence12]

OMG you are helping me so much ..thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@charlotterose1557]

whenever i'm worried i watch this video and it makes me relax...i can't thank you enough leo

[@TheSOUNDCLASH123]

I have a serious case of OCD. I am unable to control my thoughts and usually when people who give my advice, tell me to stop thinking negatively it only makes my mental scenarios worse as well as their effects on me. I know the importance of positive thinking in life and the products of such mentally has benefitted me before. But for some reason, this time around, I have experienced much trouble truly believing.However, with the exercise explained in this video about flipping around my thoughts when any negative idea pops in my head: it has really eased my anxiety and worry towards my current major fear. I'd like to thank you for posting this video. I have subscribed and look forward to many more!

[@ddlovatofans1]

Same here!

[@emmadalby3638]

Over worrying is something I've struggled with for so long, it's the root of my panic attacks and most of the problems in my life. I describe it to people as if there's a little person sitting on my shoulder and whenever I can think logically about something they whisper is my ear 'yeah... but what if?'. People are slow to reply to texts, they're probably busy 'yeah... but what if they're dead? What if they hate you?'. My best friend finally meets a guy after being alone for years, I'm so so happy for her 'yeah... but what if she leaves you. What if she doesn't have time for you anymore. Now you're the only single one, what's wrong with you, what if no one will ever love you' and I just completely sabotage myself by pushing people away or putting barriers up to stop myself doing things. Really trying to get better, the annoying thing is I can sit and logically think over something and reason with myself, and then that little voice comes back

[@Sickinawesome]

Emma Dalby that perfectly describes the way I worry as well, a scenario pops up and all the worry stems from "what if?". It's really draining and takes up a lot of time :( hope it gets better for you!

[@ryanhigaisthebest]

What if she is so in love with this guy and she does so many cool things with this guy and she spends half her time talking to you about it and you become suffocated with too much of her talking about how great her relationship is? And it takes up so much of your time, worry positively :)

[@courtneyambergirdwood8426]

Hey Leo, thank you so much for that video! I've been diagnosed with anxiety and depression since I was 18, (26 now) but for the past year haven't been on any medicine and have been using sheer will power to live my life, because I didn't like the effects of the medicine and I felt like a lab rat/zombie. This morning I've been feeling particularly anxious and I stumbled upon this video and I must say that it helped a lot! I'm a big believer in The Secret and positive thinking and the power of the mind, but I felt like I needed a refresher course and here pops up your video! Thank you Universe, lol. And thank you for your videos, I have subscribed and will continue to watch, until I have seen them all! Thank you so much for you positive encouragement and for taking the time to try and help others, such as myself.

[@ActualizedOrg]

Welcome :)

[@MegaWilly34]

I hope you are better now

[@kayleigh1991]

I have Generalised Anxiety Disorder and your videos really seem to help me :) Thank you so much for uploading these :) You really do seem to help a lot of people.

[@yasserhma440]

@Anhad Singha Books like "DARE", "At last a life" and " Badass ways to end anxiety and panic attacks" could be of great help. They are almost the same at thier core approach but with some different helping techniques, you can read just one of them.

[@mayac.3514]

I'm worried all the time because I have severe anxiety. Right now I'm worried because I've been playing basketball for about 8 years, and I'm most likely going to quit soon. My heart isn't in it anymore, but I'm so scared to make the actual decision and to tell all my teammates and coaches. I'm having a panic attack right now at 1 in the morning before school.

[@meachew]

Feeling better :(

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[@maxmandell6415]

Thank you so much I feel so much better about worrying

[@Lisa-id2gz]

Thanks 😊👍🏻

[@moisesdiaz323]

thank you a was worry about my life thank u

[@mchaylz1]

you helped me so much thank you

[@kingoffootball6367]

thanks for your video s you have helped me now I don't worry

[@ItsMashaSamuel]

I'm a constant worrier. I used to think that it was just one thing that would make me worry but now i realize that i am constantly looking for something to worry about. My biggest worry is school and achieving good grades. Sometimes I feel like i am drowning myself in thoughts and worries and i cant see the bigger picture. i know its a waste of time and energy but i can seem to stop no matter what. advice?

[@Amberlynnslivertit]

How are you doing 5 years later?

[@sianlake7223]

I have GAD and I found this video almost cathartic... I can't believe how relatable this is and how simple the ways of changing your ways of thinking are, even if putting it into action is extremely hard! I have been trying for so long but I feel like you've put it so simply and to the point that it's helped me so much! Thank you x

[@peachyspalace]

I litteraly started crying while watching this. You litteraly pinpointed the problem in my life and it's that I can't control all of my worrying. I give it so much attention that it consumes my thinking. Thanks for helping me out!

[@socialmarketinguru]

I had it for 3 years and I finally managed to control it. all you have to do guys is to slow down your brain. Our brain is like the computer chip. High usage means more thoughts. More thoughts, means more anxiety. This slowdown process needs to last at least 2 weeks. Medication is doing exactly that, it relaxes you, it slows down your brain activity, alcohol as well, but there is no need to :). I am thinking about creating a video to share my painful experience....

[@kerwinbelt4600]

Hey, Lu. I have been around you for a while now; you are one of the most practical and honest helpers I've ever followed. Period. Keep up the great work. Seriously! You helped me a lot. I'll never forget you.

[@daniellemurgida6556]

Awesome, clear and to the point video. Thank you.

[@jalisky]

This video is 10 years old but it just came up when I Googled how to stop worrying. And I have to say if you still see this, you gave me really great helpful advice here. It actually helped me stop worrying a bit

[@charlotteharris4825]

Hi Leo. I have just come across your videos now, at a particularly hard time in my life. I struggle, like many people, with terrible worrying and anxiety. I am very touched by the way you speak and your first hand experience with the same kind of things I do to myself, which I guess is why you deliver so well. Thank you for this video and for helping to break down for us what we could try to do to help ourselves. I know I will continue to watch your videos and do my best to adopt more positive thinking, although it is very hard of course, but having someone who clearly 'gets it', is very nourishing. Thank you

[@AndrewSmith-kp1hl]

leo makes magic again! bruh you are such an inspiring human being who has impacted me in such a profound way, always for the better. on my way to actualizing myself. continue releasing quality content brother!

[@robertjsmith]

hey Leo, what i like about you is that you admit that you worry and you share how you over come negativity.

[@ghosttape4064]

most of my life ive worried about other peoples hardships and the injustices of the world. also how to bring light to serious issues. i come from a hard town where i saw people struggling and having hard abusive lives. then i would see the contrast of how some are born into so much better life. this has plagued me my whole life from early teens on. i can say from experience that this has had pros and cons. but i could have helped the world more by being less worried and more happy. if you r worried and stressed then it causes problems fir u and those around u. try not to let the worries u see an hear in movies and media and around u bring u down. u can help more if u do better an worry less. im still trying to dig myself out of the hole i dug by worrying. this video should help if put into practice

[@tyrdunbar]

Im visualizing myself being unemployed 😂

[@freyawakeham9310]

I usually worry about how I look and my health. I often get very constipated, and I get really down about it. I always overreact and have a breakdown, even tho everyone gets constipated. :/

[@sproket168]

You've dragged me back from the brink again. Thank you so much.

[@jennifertrump3071]

I am publishing one of your videos every day on FB. I hear you. After about 7 videos and a meditation evening, I experienced a few moments of the most beautiful - peaceful - perfect (strong words, but true) few moments. I knew right then that I don't have to worry! I was okay and I was absolutely happy - happy is such a small word for what I felt - for those few moments. It faded quickly, no enlightening days followed, yet.....I am stronger knowing that feeling exists and utterly motivated to continue. At t he same time I find myself putting off watching the vids even though I know they are wonderful for me. Part of me won';t give me your videos - like I don't deserve them. Anyway, the only other time somethng happened to me, similarly but not the exact same, was listening to Thich Nhat Hahn THE PRESENT MOMENT. In that tape set I left my body for a few seconds, never happened again. I love to work on myself and get so much out of your videos and love your style. When the student is ready.......

[@onurozen1683]

Leo, you are a serious game changer.

[@videxvid]

This was JUST what I needed to hear! Thanks man.

[@guitarforfree]

I learned not to worry by just watching my thoughts. Being an observer of them but not engaging in them. In fact I pay very little attention to my mind unless it is to be productive.

[@slimpwarrior]

This one is crucial for stage Orange development. I've burned myself out with worry to the point of getting sick today. Simply feeling through emotions didn't completely help as new unconscious worrying and chest pain was generating infinitely (only removed about 90% of it). Generating infinite good outcomes in your mind, patting your heart and feeling the Love, loving yourself and telling yourself all will be good are the lessons I took away from this episode.

[@Mila-hb1we]

You're so bright and kind

[@zerodaymatt]

Wow this is exactly what I needed. That bit about "positive worry" at the end changed my entire day. I'll apply this to my life from now on. Thanks for great videos.

[@juliocras5246]

If youre once worried, just watch this video. Thanks from Spain. I Kept it on my list and I suscribed

[@dearwhoever321]

Much much needed!! I just got bad medical news so hearing this video made me realize that I need to stop worrying and start living! To me worrying is way of getting ahead. When I was younger I never worried so they day I realized im not invincible and got the bad medical news I was blind sided. So then to me worrying about every scenario made me feel I was ahead so nothing could blind side me again because I already worried about it. In the end it only hurts myself more. So thanks so much for the reminder!

[@saraishere7036]

Thank you Leo. Thank you for everything.

[@Mars-cs5dp]

thank you for this, I am a constant worrier, and really negative + constantly ruining opportunities for myself. I’m looking to be more positive, and to convince myself that people like being around me, and that people love me and want to see me succeed. It’s really hard, harder than I think. It’s a constant spiral. I don’t always have support to get me out of spiraling, and self-sabotage. The anchor is trying to understand, I deserve love, and light.

[@stephanietrachy4546]

This video is SO helpful!!!

[@LouisianaCityboi]

I just came across these and they're incredible.

[@1flovera]

This is gold

[@randyfrench6633]

This is another great video by Leo..I accept the futility of worry. I am life coach and I have learned much from Leo. Thank you Leo for your wisdom.

[@sofiasantana609]

I am wordless! your presentation just boosted my high spirits in a way I would never imagine in the day before one of the most important exams in my life. Thank you so much! please keep this amazing work to help many more desperate geeks out there! POSITIVE WORRIES FROM NOW ON! wish you the very best

[@caietmo]

Thank you very much, I have not been feeling as motivated and empowered for a long time and you have helped me to pick up where I had left from .... thank you ever so much x

[@TechReviewTom]

Thank you leo. I've used worry for motivation my whole life, this is amazing.

[@tomzambito359]

If I ever have watched something and have it describe my daily way of thinking, this would be it. Wow. I have a lot of work to do, and watch more of these videos. Thanks Leo!

[@eastonktrumpet]

Thank you so much for this Leo !

[@lailjeshi4500]

Another awesome video. Thank you Leo.

[@fatimasaleem1397]

thank you, Leo!

[@ladyjay2884]

this really helped me... ive over visualizing the worst things about social situation because I was bullied as a child. Nevertheless, I shouldn't continue to worry. This was amazing. It really me identify my anxious thoughts and what to do about them.

[@aaronspece6728]

Your amazing! Im going to try positive worrying out!

[@kathystammen3060]

I needed this. So true.

[@lava7379]

I love you 🙏 literally a life saver 🙏 never felt so anxious before, felt like throwing up the whole day, mind cluttered in an awful hopeless cycle - and feel better after just this video 👏 such a relief to understand whats happening with yourself ... and how I can help myself on a daily basis - thank you!!!

[@rashmichouhan3830]

Leo, you are a life saver.

[@goranarsenic1061]

It's anazing how actually eye-opening this is, thanks Leo, i'm gonna listen to you! :)

[@JeremyStress]

i needed to hear this.. THANK YOU LEO!

[@albertoduran7563]

Thank you Leo may all the positive energies of the universe flow on to you.

[@robwarren6729]

Excellent video. Wise words - thank you.

[@JayceSheltonnation]

you truly are amazing at what you do. i may be nust a kid, but i worry to much. even my mom says it. i even loose countless hours of sleep over worrying. this video has really helped me rudece the amout of worrying i do. and im going to try the one week of positive worrying challenge. thank you for help. good luck!

[@anthonyl.8465]

Because I subscribed to you, I feel like i have a way out, and I know that I’m a strong girl. Thank you! I thought I couldn’t get up! I’m standing now!!! Thank you so much

[@alexiafifita946]

THANKYOU THIS VIDEO PUTS A SMILE ON MY FACE AND ALSO HELPS ME GET THROUGH LIFE

[@AhilianFreestyle]

Great stuff Leo, thank you Worry really is a sandpit, time to pull myself out and move forward

[@sunitap4571]

I LOVE your videos. You are doing an AMAZING job! Totally doing and explaining things we all need to hear...and doing it in such a clear and simple way. Keep up the GREAT work! xoxo

[@SsingAhh]

Thank you so much Leo. I dont know how to thank you enough

[@scoobygary1667]

Good videos. Thanks for posting.

[@adamwilliams9421]

Hi Leo, I have been watching your all your videos for the last couple of weeks. Just want to say thank you for all your help!!! Keep up the amazing work!!

[@kiiruTheInvader]

Thank you so much for this! I just found your channel and watching your videos really helps me feel better. And this clicked me so much because I worried so much all the time. It's time for me to change!

[@marcellmoradel7504]

I hate when I worry a lot and everyday I'm glad I watched this vid it calmed me down and be less worried . I was always worried about the future and i keep worrying so Thank You so much for this video, I really appreciate it.

[@jakearriola3899]

Thank you. Look forward to hearing more from you. Good insight.

[@Darkyoda11]

Thanks Leo!

[@marielaflores5544]

its extraordinary how we see these videos in different perspectives N im juss very glad i can understand everything you say it literally feeds my soul w knowledge N helps me w my everyday.. N im a very hard person to help to be honest .. buh after watching i can say i changed mentally

[@nomnomnom3110]

Thank you so much. Exactly what I needed to hear right now.

[@kosmox]

Today 've been reading the Bob Proctors Born Rich about the power of vibration and attraction. Last few weeks i was going up and down with happynes to being sad. Every single day. Today finally when i felt bad vibrations coming up I knew already that ill be sad. But i wasnt this time and ill never be again. What i came up to, is that i had a habit which told me I cant be happy each minute, each our of my days. What i did is, i told my self "ive got the full right to be happy. And theres no reason I cant" . And its powerfull. Repeat this everytime you feel bad vibrations coming and you'll get rid of this feeling.

[@Taffy5484]

Thank you sooo much. I can't wait to meet and hug you!!

[@zakiyamoreira2334]

thank you so much for posting!!! Awesome advise

[@ariyanaarsala8367]

Thank you leo..you really helped me with positive worrying theorie.. it gave me a air to breath.. i felt immediately release of anxiety.. love youuuu

[@mrsme1707]

Thank you, Leo!

[@victoriatisdale1932]

Thank you. This was really helpful.

[@baljitsaini6198]

Very nice points made. I am taking notes.

[@IrishCoven]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS. This is going to change my life.

[@littyloving6]

thank you Leo. this opened my view on worrying.

[@hlbaaa5410]

Thank you Leo😊

[@BrookeChristine24]

This one is a good one! Most people I know don't want to watch your videos because of how long they are but this one is short and sweet I think I could get some friends to watch it! I am going to be starting a new job and I have been so worried about getting along with my new co-workers. I need help with humbling myself.

[@tracypavich1757]

What a fabulous concept. I’m generally a positive person but at times I can slip into worry. I love this idea and after just practicing it after this video, I feel exhilarated and excited. Will definitely share. Cheers

[@alexchad1000]

Awesome videos man !!!

[@miguelpatogutierrez]

Awesome video!

[@_shadxn]

I won’t forget how your videos singlehandedly ended my depression, now i’m lapsing back into depression so it’s time to watch your videos again 🦋

[@shhrage]

True man ✌

[@AntonySammeroff]

thanks for these great self-help videos Leo you are a great communicator, and worthy of the name.

[@tanismom]

thanks so much! this really helped. going to try to focus on the positive like you suggested!

[@mmtmn]

Thanks for the video, from now on I'll keep worrying about everything, but in a positive way like you said.

[@newbodytrends]

Great advice!!! I love being able to think about the outcome I actually want instead of dreading a disaster.

[@simonyafai7945]

Thank you so much for this video ☺

[@carecree888]

This is really helpful. Thank you for posting

[@Mila-hb1we]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@davidhart9106]

Another great video Leo, thanks!

[@vitoralves9850]

Leo never disappoints me! Thanks man. Powerful insights

[@user-ri5xq5to5o]

Leo thank you for your wisdom,we need mire on emotional hurt! thank u