Psychological question: How happy are you?

[0098386]

however I still constantly worry about everything.

Same here. I needlessly worry about tiny likkle problems. Runs in the family though so there's nothing I can really do to fight it

 

[iJohnHenry]

Did you miss my post in the Privates??

There is a technique they teach in Group.

Take a sheet of paper, and list all the things that you are anxious about. Don't falter, be honest with yourself.

Now on another sheet, draw 2 lines to created 4 boxes.

The top of the left 2 are "Things I Truly Care About", and the top of the right 2 of "Things I Don't Really Care About.

The left of the top 2 label "Things I Can Change", and the left of the bottom 2 label "Things I Cannot Change".

OK, I'm sure the more astute of you knows where this is headed.

Take your first list, and CAREFULLY place each item in it's PROPER box. No fooling around allowed. God is watching.

Finished??

Bottom right, Don't Care/Can't Change = nothing you can do. Chuck 'em.

Top right, Don't Care/Can Change = what's the point of doing anything with these? Chuck 'em.

Bottom left, Care/Can't Change = be accepting of your limitations in these areas, and begrudgingly let them go too.

Top left, Care/Can Change = Beat-up up on these suckers with a big stick. Go for broke.

DO SOMETHING ABOUT THESE PUPPIES.

Have fun.

 

[MrSmith]

I'm English so I "try not to grumble".

 

[deorg]

Im starting to think Im OCD, like I do not do any work before my desk is clean or I have ALL the papers to do the job or proper tools, same as in studies. That really dosnt make me happy at all

 

[iJohnHenry]

I believe you are correct in your self-diagnosis.