the creative juices flow 3 The goal here is to open up your process and escape repetitive thought patterns In fact try to think of ridiculous solutions This can actually reduce the seriousness you may feel about the particular worry One client I worked with was struggling with how to deal with a difficult roommate and came up with the thought time she annoys me going to make a joke At first this seemed silly to her but the idea worked because it decreased her tension and helped her not take the roommate so seriously 4 Once you have a number of various solutions think how each possible solution would help or hinder the problem Some things will feel impossible and others will feel as if they barely help Pick one that is reasonably doable 5 Then take an actionable actively do something to relieve your anxiety over this particular issue HELPLESSNESS Whenever you find yourself anxious or worried notice if feeling that life and others are against you Even if your blame is warranted wallowing in it is not going to help you achieve your goals or make you feel any better What will help you feel better is