By Udeme Archibong

An evaluation was carried out about worry and it reveal thus; Things that never happen-40%; Past things that can’t be changed by worrying-30%; Needless health worries-12%; Petty worries about unimportant matters-10%; Real legitimate worries-8% of which 4 percent are things about which nothing can be done and only 4% of the things that most people worry about can be changed.

 
The word worry is derived from an old Anglo-saxon word meaning to strangle or choke. When you engage in worry you strangle your power to change or positively influence the situation. When you worry you choke your body’s immune system which makes you vulnerable to all kinds of illness, from colds and flu all the way up to life-threatening diseases and infections.

In fact, medical experts have asserted that worry gives birth to cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure and ulcers and arthritis. Dr. George W. Crile reveals, “We fear not only in our minds but in our hearts, brains and viscera that whatever the cause of fear and worry, the effect can always be noted in the cells, tissues, and organs of the body”.

A scientific expert on length of life conducted a study of some 450 people who lived to be one hundred years of age. His studies revealed that these category of people lived long for the following reasons: (1) They kept busy (2) They used moderation in all things. (3) They ate lightly and simply (4) They got a great deal of fun out of life (5) They were early to bed and early up (6) They were free from worry and fear, especially fear of death (7) They had serene minds and faith in God.
Worry is meditating on the problem. Worry feeds on fear. When your mind is dominated by faith thoughts-worry dies. When your mind is dominated with fear- worry becomes your master. Fear is a shadowy representation of false evidence. The entrance of worry into the human mind is the exit of peace. When peace is eroded by worry, stress settles. Worry is useless; most of the things we tend to worry about never happens and worry does not change or improve anything.

Worry has no gain but losses.   Worry could be likened to sitting on a rocking chair. Sitting on a rocking chair is a stagnated motion; it takes you nowhere. Worrying is being busy but not effective. Worry is a fast forwarded race to the grave. Worry robs the mind of clarity, accuracy and creativity. A worry free life is a life that knows peace and ease.   To be free from worry begin by writing down all your worries and evaluate them; analyze it. See it for what it is.

The next step is to determine the worst possible thing that could happen as a result of this situation. Write it down. After that tear the paper with all your worries and the worst possible outcome and throw it in a waste basket. Write down everything good happening in your life that you are grateful for; count your blessings. Give thanks to your Creator for His blessings.

Then write down the actions you can take to avert or minimize the worst possible outcome; focus on the solution. Get busy working on the solution; be proactive. Think boldly and Act boldly. Someone once said, “Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid. Emerson counseled, “Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain.”
Trust God and live a day at a time. Remember, yesterday ended last night and today is a brand new day. Begin each day on a clean slate. When you awake in the morning, imagine that you are full of God and He is helping you. Go into the day with God-consciousness and talk positively. Stay away from toxic people; people who have a negative outlook on life.

Don’t worry about the past, it is in the tomb. Don’t worry about the future; it is in the womb. You cannot do anything about the tomb and womb but you can do something about the NOW! Live in the present and maximize it and you sure will influence the quality of your future in the womb.