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Managing worry

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

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)