This article is written for those of us who have a tendency to let what I refer to as the “ogres of fear and worry” creep into our lives in almost all circumstances, big or small. And, once they’re inside, they take us on a wild and stressful ride down that deep, dark rabbit hole and wreak havoc on our nervous system, personal enjoyment, and overall health.

I’ve written about this topic before, and it deserves a review to help people in their quest to silence these powerful old nightmares for human existence. So let’s give them some perspective and see if we can take some of their power away from them.

First, let’s review why fear and worry are part of the human condition. It’s quite simple actually. Worry arises from fear, and in the early stages of human history, man was under constant threat of being harmed or killed by predatory animals or other competitors for food, shelter, and other life-sustaining necessities. At that time, the fear and worry served a good purpose. They kept us alert and aware of danger so we could take action to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities.

But with the rise of a much more civilized world, the need for these inner primary protectors diminished considerably. Understanding this can help us demystify them and prevent them from entering our lives at all times.

Now let’s take a look at the top four ways to stop fear and worry dead in their tracks:

Method 1:

Here is a powerful quote from Napoleon Hill, author of the best-selling book of all time, “Think and Grow Rich.”

“Nothing life has to offer is worth the price of worry.”

This is a great quote and I live by it, but let’s face it, we all have times where no matter how hard we try, we let fear and worry take over and drag us down. So how do we make Dr. Hill’s great quote work for us and really make it stick? We learn to be aware of what we are thinking and recognize fear and worry the moment they start to appear.. So we make the Dr. Hill quote our mantra. A mantra is a frequently repeated word, phrase, or sentence that expresses a belief. By repeating it, the new belief becomes deeply ingrained in our subconscious mind and can replace the old one.

You see where this is going? So say it out loud each moment when the ogres try to make an appearance, just when you have the thought of fear and worry. In other words, be mindful and aware of your thoughts! By paying attention to what you’re thinking, also known as being “present” or “aware,” you can tell when any fearful or worried thoughts enter your mind. Then use a mind-shifting technique like reciting Dr. Hill’s quote to quickly replace it. No buts, buts, simply deny fear and worry the chance to engage by replacing them with positive and productive thoughts.

There are also key trigger words you can use to do this if you prefer to use a single word or phrase instead of a full sentence. Simply choose a word or phrase that you like and feel comfortable with and that will take you in a positive direction. For example, if the ogres start to sneak up on me, I often just say the word “Sure” and then immediately move on to a thought that makes me happy, makes me laugh, or whatever takes me in a positive direction and away from fear and worry.

Once you get into the practice of using a trigger word or mantra and are consistent in using it whenever the ogres start rearing their ugly heads, your mind will recognize it as your cue to instantly release negative thoughts and move on to much more. . positive and productive thoughts.

Here’s another trigger word idea I like to use that will stop fear and worry dead in their tracks. The difference is that the trigger word will come from asking yourself a couple of questions. You only need to listen to this method once to understand it and use the trigger word. The trigger word is “down river,” and this is what you do. visualize yourself in a canoe paddling upriver and ask yourself what it feels like. Is it hard paddling upstream? Go against the current? Do you feel like you’re going nowhere fast? Then ask yourself how it would feel to go down river. Imagine it. when you leave down riveryou are moving with the current-it’s an easy flow-All you have to do is drive the canoe, which is easy and relaxing.

Use of the trigger word “down river” gets you out of fear and worry mode by reminding you that relax and just flow down the river. It gives you an alternative to face the annoying ogres of fear and worry and quickly shift your mind to positive thoughts. And, once you use the trigger word “down river” regularly, your mind will adopt it as the signal to instantly switch to better, more positive, and more productive thoughts.

These are just a few examples of trigger words, phrases, sentences, and mantras that you can use as your personal cue to immediately trigger happy, positive thoughts that free you from the clutches of the ogres of fear and worry.

Now let’s move on to the other three methods.

Method #2:

The moment the ogres try to sneak in, Get up and go do something different. This works great for me, too. So if you’re at work, walk down the hall or talk about something fun with someone you work with. If you’re on the go, turn on the radio or put on your favorite CD or MP3 and sing along, rock out or whatever flips the trigger. If you are at home, involve someone else in your home with something good in his or her life. Play with a pet. Take your dog for a walk or a run. Go to the gym and get a good workout. Or call a friend or family member and strike up a conversation about something fun or make plans for a night out or maybe a trip to a destination you love.

You get the idea here. Regardless of where you are, just get up and go do something different from what you were doing when the fear and worry kicked in so you can focus your attention on something or someone that makes you feel good.

Method #3:

Here’s one that everyone can do to help stop fear and worry for good. Be sure to greatly reduce your intake of negative news and also the overwhelming noise of all media.

With the ever-increasing reach of technology today, it can be a battle to walk away from it, but it’s a choice we can all make. From my own experience, I know how easy it is to get overwhelmed by the constant barrage of negative news and also the general noise of the TV, radio, my smartphone, and the Internet. All methods of news delivery seem to be equally negative and intrusive, so if you’re a news junkie or just pay attention to it out of habit, do yourself a favor and turn it off.

You can still stay on top of what’s going on in the world if you want to, but if you’re easily affected by all the negativity and noise, make the decision to turn off if off. He used to be on the news almost every night just because it was a habit (and a bad one). As I became more aware of the negative impact he was having on me and my energy in general and how I was feeling, I made the decision to separate from him. me turn off if off or at least engaged in better programming instead. And yes, there is still good programming, but you may have to look for it!

Method #4:

The final method to stop the fear and concern of the ogres is surely the most important and powerful: Learn to be constantly mindful and aware. Make mindfulness the norm.

be aware of you have the choice to change what you allow in your consciousness. Stop feeding the ogres of fear and worry and start feeding your soul with all the miracles of this world, many of which you already enjoy but lose or have lost sight of. Focus only on what you want and expand your thinking on how you can make it happen. In other words, change your perspective. Take a soul perspective! Connect with our inner spirit. Look at all the good and positive things around you and be grateful for them. Take some quiet time to consult with your inner wisdom (intuition or inner spirit) and ask for guidance. You Will receive it.

For you to start becoming mindful and aware of what is feeding your mind and inner self, here is a link to a great website that will provide you with only good news! Yes, I only said good news: www.goodnewsnetwork.org. Provides 100% good news and video stories. Check it out. I just know you’ll love it.

So to sum this up, the overall message again is this. Be aware of your choices each day. Make decisions that calm your soul instead of causing tension, fear, or worry. Go into your faith, take some time to meditate, take some quiet time and maybe use a mantra you love as part of your meditation, and release the tensions or worries of your day instead of engaging them.

Everything you have read in this article revolves around your ability to to choose what you engage in throughout each day and ultimately throughout your life. The methods offered here are alternatives to allowing the ogres of fear and worry to continually get the best of you. Use them, use them!

You have now been introduced to consciousness and awareness so that you can make the decisions that will serve you well instead of getting stuck deep down the rabbit hole. It’s all about choices really, so he thinks things through and makes the right ones. When you do, you can say goodbye to the fear and worry of ogres forever and start seeing everything from your “soul” perspective. Make the choice.