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January 10, 2010

Tips for Easing Money Worries

These tips can help create a sense of
calm and well-being.
1. Give yourself a break. It takes
time to get used to diminished
circumstances. Accept your
feelings and talk to yourself in
soothing ways.
2. Focus on the good. When fear arises,
remind yourself of the stability in
your life: your savings, spouse’s
income, your own good health.
3. Exercise. Physical activity can
raise the mood and discharge
anxious energy.
4. Try yoga and meditation. Both have
been proven to lower stress.
5. Spend time in hot water. Warm
baths and hot tubs can soothe the
nervous system.
6. Talk to peaceful friends. Talking to
someone who doesn’t react to your
anxiety and who is in a different
frame of mind can remind you that
contentment is possible.
7. Find engaging sources of recreation. A
light-hearted or funny movie can
shift your entire mood.
8. Seek out other sources of income.
Bringing in even small amounts of
money, such as with consignment,
can remind you that you are
resourceful and that you will be okay.
9. Use your downtime from work. Take a
class, brush up your skills, pursue
creative projects, or simply get
more rest.
10. Plan for the future. Deal with the
realities of today, but keep making
plans for the future. Assure yourself
that things will get better. [
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