This guest article from YourTango was written by Shelley Skas.
As a parent, you want what’s best for your children. You want them to be smarter, better looking and more well-rounded than you are. You want them to be liked by their peers and to succeed in school. As such, you worry. And, with worrying comes anxiety which can turn into depression. Here are five ways to help you stop worrying so much:
1. Trust the facts.
When you look at the facts and evidence of what has actually been occurring, you’ll find that the worried feeling you have is irrational. Examine what’s actually occurring in your life and consider how you feel after that.