42. Is worrying a habit we can change?

You put on your jammies, brush your teeth, turn out the lights and climb into your nice, cozy bed. After a long, busy day, you just know that you’ll slip right off to sleep, so you close your eyes… And then your brain says: When will it be warm enough to start my garden? What if I plant my tomatoes too soon and they die? I wonder how much it will cost us to drive back and forth to the cabin this year with the price of gas. I hope I didn’t hurt my friend’s feelings when I told her I couldn’t attend her party next weekend. And on and on, until you realize you’ve been tossing and turning for an hour. So you start calculating how much sleep you’ll get before your alarm goes off if you just close your eyes and go to sleep right. this. Second. And then you start worrying about getting enough sleep… STOP! This worrying is a habit. And if we know anything here on the Habit Thrive Podcast, it’s how to manage a habit. We’ve totally got this. ;) On Episode #42, we are talking about taming the habit of worry. Times of transition - whether from winter to spring, working to retirement or even just being awake to going to sleep - can bring about these worries as we think forward to the potential of what’s to come. The first step to conquering your habit of worry is to recognize when that worry tends to pop up for you: At bedtime On a long drive First thing in the morning When you’re planning a vacation Once you recognize your worry rearing its ugly head, you can train your brain to stop saying “What if…” and replace that thought with your vision of what the future will bring. So join me: Learn how to take control of your worry and pivot that train of thought in a positive direction. And, as musician Bobby McFerrin says: Don’t worry, be happy! Lorrie xoxox Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & BeyondLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond