[header] How to not worry about something [title] Call a friend. [step] When you find yourself worrying, immediately get out of your head by getting in touch with a friend. Strike up a conversation about a relatively neutral topic unrelated to your worries.
[header] How to not worry about something [title] Call a friend. [step] When you find yourself worrying, immediately get out of your head by getting in touch with a friend. Strike up a conversation about a relatively neutral topic unrelated to your worries.
[substeps] For example, if you are in an awkward situation where someone asks you how you are, text them. Say something like, " i'm having a hard time worrying about something. For example, if your problem is your job and your boss told you your to do something important and had other people talking behind your back, think about calling a friend and letting them say something nice for you. Thinking about something that is on your mind is the first thing you should do as soon as possible. You can casually ask a school counselor about a soccer game, or ask your parents about plans with a co-worker. Doing something just to stop worrying, however, could be a way to distract yourself and use whatever time you have to calm down. You can give your friend a heads up that you are worrying and need a distraction. [substeps] If your friend is reasonably logical and grounded, you might talk through your worries with him or her.