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Science-Backed Strategies for Worrying Less

4 Science-Backed Strategies for Worrying Less

Worrying can sometimes seem like an overwhelming part of life. Humans are hardwired to worry; it’s how our ancestors survived. However, if worry is becoming a burden to you in the twenty-first century, then it’s time to explore strategies for removing some of it. Below are four strategies for coping with your worry that science supports.

1. Meditate

Specifically, mindfulness meditation has been shown to help lessen worry and the effects of it. In mindfulness meditation, you acknowledge when the mind wanders, label and accept what your mind wanders…

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