Ever
thought of using a Dropbox to help with anxiety, worry or fear? Before you all
rush off to your laptops and sign up for this service - although who wouldn’t
want a place to stash a gazillion photos, doc, videos and files and have
instant access? - I’m not referring to the technical Dropbox. I’m talking about a physical one – a jar,
shoebox, or even an envelope, where you can drop off your worries.
I
know some of my friends use a gratitude jar.
To use this, they jot down anything they are grateful for during that
day or week. The idea is to empty the
jar at the end of the year and have a host of happy and grateful memories to
remind yourself of how blessed you are.
The
drop off box works in a similar way. Had a bad day? Jot down why it was bad, who
upset you and how you feel about it.
Screw up the piece of paper and drop it in the jar. Add every worry, fear or anxious thought you
have into it.