THOUGHT TWEAKS

HAVE A WORRY-LATER LIST

When a worry pops into your head, write it up on a list and set it aside. Then, each day, spend 15 minutes going over anything you’ve noted down. By removing the immediate focus, you may find the issue is less stressful when you come back to it.

CHANGE EXPECTATIONS

If your aunt always upsets you with rude comments at family catch-ups, ditch any hope she will change and instead look at things you can control, like your reaction. If you focus on not le ing her get to you, you can stop the stress in its tracks. And that’s be er for you.