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Some of us are just born to worry. I was. I come from a distinguished line of worriers.

If I could harness the mental energy I've expended on WORRY, I could run my car for days. And what has it gotten me? Mostly stress and hyper-preparedness for situations that don't happen.

I know I'm not alone. Research shows that many bright and creative people have a penchant for worry. It's part of the package.

But I'm all for changing that. In fact, I've been working to change it for myself, and I'm here to share four steps that interrupt worry and begin creating solutions.

First off, I have to notice that I'm worrying because it's so habitual that it seems normal. Telltale signs are repetitive thoughts and a sinking feeling.

Then I challenge the worry thoughts by asking, "Is this true?" A lot of what goes on in my mind is junk. I have to sort what I want to pay attention to from what needs to be left alone.

Next, I ask myself, "What would I rather have happen in this situation?" I begin turning my thoughts 180 degrees toward what I want from what I don't want and am worrying about. Sometimes it takes a couple of tries to get into the groove of the new thought. Then I do what I can to take the situation in the direction I want. 

Last, I ask the Creative Power of the Universe to take care of the situation I'm thinking about in the highest and best way for all concerned. I release it to something bigger than me to work out. It works best to go into a slower brain wave state like alpha (meditation) or theta (transformative) to do this step. Typically I get a sense of relief when I've handed it off. 

What I've found is that the Creative Power (you may call it something else - the Universe, Higher Power, Innate Intelligence, Source, the Field, or God) will work the situation out in a much better way than I could have ever imagined. Life is highly creative and loves the opportunity to bring solutions and opportunities to us that fit the bill and that we would never have conceived of ourselves.

These four steps have have helped me move from Worrier to Creative Partner with Life. I am more resilient and resourceful in my business and personal life. It has reduced my stress. This is where I want to play the Game of Life.

If you are a worrier, try these steps to divert your worry energy into creating more of what you want.

Step #1 - Notice that worry is happening. 

Step #2 - Verify that the worry thoughts are true.

Step #3 - If they are not true, turn your thoughts to what you desire and do what you can to create what you want.

Step #4 - Ask for help for the creative solution.

Please note that there can be physical reasons for worry. You can learn more about holistic solutions to balancing brain chemistry in The Mood Cure by Julia Ross and in the work of Dr. Daniel Amen.