I release my worries…

My worries about the future stare me in the face. My anxieties about yesterday's events and what can happen tomorrow surround me. Though some of these concerns may be legitimate, I choose to live in the present and let go of these worries.

I remember that worrying is ineffective in controlling what can happen anyway. It is far better to spend my time and energy in seeking solutions for my challenges or even an alternate path that allows me to avoid the obstacles altogether.

I am a tower of power. I decide to think positively about what lies ahead and throw the negative, self-critical talk to the side.

As I take a deep breath, I inhale the good and slowly breathe out all the negative.

I close my eyes and imagine my worries about past, present, and future events floating through the air away from me. I notice how funny it is that something so light that it can swim in the air can weigh me down!

Once my worries are gone, I see myself feeling light as a feather and sturdy as a boulder.

Today, I release my worries. I feel uplifted and confident about the future. I know I am strong and capable of handling whatever comes my way.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. What circumstances or situations have I been worried or anxious about lately?

2. How can I make a habit of releasing my worries daily?

3. What are some other ways in which I can practice relaxation to ease my stress?