While worry is a normal emotion that all of us experience at different times in our lives, it is a feeling that can easily become overwhelming to adults and kids alike. With all that is going on in the world today, it’s especially important to examine our own worries and respond to those worries in constructive ways. Oftentimes, when we examine worries, we will find that we have control over some worries but very little control over others. When we spend a lot of energy focusing on things we cannot control, we find ourselves not being productive and merely continuing the downward spiral of negativity.
On the other hand, when we focus on those worries that we do have some level of control over, we gain power over our worries and become more productive. For example, we may not be able to control whether or not the coronavirus is “worrisome” to our children, but we can choose not to watch the news in front of them. We may not be able to singlehandedly stop the spread of the virus, but we can choose to practice good hygiene. We may not be able to force others to stay in their homes, but we can choose to distance ourselves from others and stay inside whenever possible. We may not be able to control when school will be back in session, but we can choose some fun academic activities to do at home. Next time you start to become worried or upset, ask yourself if this is something in your control. If it’s not in your control, try to let it go and refocus your mind on something that you have the power to change. It will help you take charge of your worries instead of your worries taking charge of you! =) Erin Reagan School Counselor Schilling Farms Elementary School
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