5 Worries in 5 Minutes

List 5 things that you are worried about and commit to spending just 5 minutes doing something to address each item. Doing this will mean you spend 25 minutes to solving your worries, after which you will certainly feel less worried, more in control, and more likely to face your worries again in the future.

• By commiting just 5 minutes you avoid feeling overwhelmed
• Don’t take on too much, just do something small
• Getting started on addressing your worries will feel great

Note: This technique was found in Steve Chandler’s book “100 Ways to Motivate Yourself”. It appears in chapter 85 - Replace Worry With Action.