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Managing worry

How to manage worry thoughts and ways to improve your sleep (39 minutes).

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    What you will learn

    Worries are thoughts, they are not always facts. When you notice and challenge worry thoughts, it can reduce stress.

    You will learn:

    • how to challenge worry thoughts with 3 questions
    • ways to improve your sleep
    • a relaxation exercise to reduce tension in your body

    Things you can do

    You can practise some activities to help you manage worry:

    Challenge worry thoughts

    Take some time to notice your thoughts and if you see any patterns in your thinking.

    To challenge these thoughts, you can ask yourself 3 questions:

    • Is there any evidence the thought is true?
    • Is there another way of looking at this situation?
    • What advice would I give my best friend if they were having this thought?

    Change your thinking and improve your mental health

    Learn how to improve your sleep

    Problems sleeping can be a sign of stress and a cause of stress.

    There are things you can do to improve your sleep and restore your energy.

    Sleep problems - tips and self-help

    Relax your muscles

    When you feel tense, try the muscle relaxation exercise.

    Progressive muscle relaxation (video, 5 minutes)

    Use tension down

    When you notice physical symptoms of stress, try the tension down breathing exercise.

    Tension down (video, 3 minutes)