Spoiler alert: You won’t be able to get rid of all your worries for good. In fact, the more you tell yourself not to stress, the more you probably will.

What can help is to schedule a “worry time” during your day.

Choose a small window of time to sit quietly. Let yourself go over all the things that have you concerned, as well as some ways you might solve them. You may find that this allows you to worry less -- and ultimately feel more peaceful throughout the rest of the day.

Friends play a significant role in promoting your overall health. In fact, they are life-saving! Studies have found that older adults who have meaningful relationships and social support are likely to live longer than their peers with fewer connections. Parents with strong social connections not only have a reduced risk of many significant health problems, but they also model the importance of friendships for their children.

Source: Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health - Mayo Clinic. (n.d.). Retrieved September 26, 2022, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/.../friendships/art-20044860