tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098833587509288901.post405542879404140193..comments2023-03-28T04:59:47.905-07:00Comments on Everything Changes: Y is for Yesteryears (totally made that up) or, The PastMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130639457404380597noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098833587509288901.post-63335599200750258022013-04-29T11:34:19.937-07:002013-04-29T11:34:19.937-07:00Ornery's Wife, THANK YOU! I could never quite...Ornery's Wife, THANK YOU! I could never quite figure out what my payoff was for worry. This makes so much sense. I like the rubber band idea and saying "No" out loud to stop the negative thoughts and redirect. Thank you again! :)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130639457404380597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098833587509288901.post-23008315526334247892013-04-29T08:36:37.245-07:002013-04-29T08:36:37.245-07:00The payoff for worry is that you don't have to...The payoff for worry is that you don't have to make decisions. If you are worried about the outcome, you won't take the risk. You are programmed by all the experiences of your past, but all behavior is learned, so all behavior can be changed. <br /><br />One trick I have used is to interrupt the negative thought by either saying aloud, "NO!" in a firm voice, or by snapping a rubber band around my wrist. Both actions cause a interruption in the thought process and allow you the chance to redirect your thoughts. Decide how you WANT to think, then start thinking that way!<br /><br />Your todays and tomorrows don't have to be clouded by your yesterdays. You have the power to change that. :)<br />tmorneryswifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702378853361498700noreply@blogger.com