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Anxiety over trifles reduces the quality of life. This condition is characterized by excessive worry about small or unimportant events or situations. A person may experience constant anxiety and tension, which makes it difficult to enjoy the moment and experience joy. Important decisions and opportunities can slip out of control due to anxiety. Constant anxiety can lead to increased stress levels, which in turn can negatively impact your physical health. How to help yourself stop worrying about little things and improve the quality of your life? 1. Think Practice proactive thinking Proactive thinking is a way to see situations from the positive side and not focus on the negative aspects. When you start to feel anxious about something, try asking yourself questions that will help you reframe the situation. For example, instead of thinking, “What if I don’t succeed?” ask yourself, “What if I succeed?” This will help change the way you think about anxiety. Change the way you think about anxiety. Try to view anxious thoughts as just thoughts and not facts. Ask yourself if you have evidence for your anxious thoughts, and try to find more realistic and positive ways to perceive situations. 2. Take Action Stop avoiding what worries you. Avoiding things that cause anxiety will only make you more anxious in the future. Instead of avoiding, try to face what scares you. Facing these situations can help you see that they are not as scary as you thought. Take care of your physical needs. Regular exercise, a healthy diet and adequate sleep can improve your physical and emotional well-being, making you less vulnerable to anxiety. Treat yourself with care. Set a rest schedule for yourself. This is the time when you can relax and forget about your worries. Meditation, yoga, reading, or any other activity that helps you relax and get away from anxious thoughts can be very helpful. Accepting uncertainty is also important. Life doesn't always go according to plan, and that's okay. Learning to accept and adapt to uncertainty can reduce anxiety. Remember to smile more often. Smiling not only improves your mood, but also signals to your brain that everything is okay. Remember that anxiety over small things is a common feeling that can be managed. Practicing proactive thinking, active action and self-care can help you stop worrying about little things and enjoy life. Sincerely, Your psychotherapist, coach, interpersonal relationship specialist, Natalya Akhmedova