Occasionally, something happens that propels us into a frenzy of worry. We think about the issue over and over until we’re so worked up that it’s difficult to get off the mental merry-go-round and back into a healthy frame of mind. Fortunately, there are effective ways to jump off circus-ride of self-torture: 1. Meditate often to clear the mind of fear and allow creative solutions to bubble up; 2. Surrender the issue to a higher power and stay focused on visualizing a happy outcome; 3. Seek help from people who love and care for us; or 4., …

All of the above.