Worry, fear and anxiety are common emotional reactions to our complicated stress-filled lives. Although worry and stress have become the norm in our culture, they have devastating effects on our health and lives. A recent Gallup poll found that nearly 75 percent of Americans worry about the economy, and a 2011 USA Today poll found that 88 percent are worried about retirement. Simply put, millions of people need simple, realistic strategies to overcome anxiety, stress, and worry. What’s needed are practical ways to restructure thoughts. We need easy relaxation and lifestyle changes and transfo
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