Have you ever felt like your life isn’t working?? I sure have! Fortunately, I’ve found many helpful ways to get my life “working well” again so I can be peaceful and strong, no matter what is going on.
In this 7-minute video, I explain this quote from my book, “When life isn’t working, it’s usually because we’re trying to force things to go our way.”
This is PART 2 of the hour-long interview about my book with Charita Cadenhead for her radio broadcast, “About the Book.”
If you can relate to my ideas, let me know! Find out how to get through your tough times by using helpful tools from my book and blog.
Interviewer: Charita H. Cadenhead, Realtor, Author, Radio host, Entrepreneur (R.A.R.E.).
“50 Ways to Worry Less Now” won the Indie Excellence Award for self-help and rates 5 stars on Amazon.
Gigi Langer holds a PhD in Psychological Studies in Education from Stanford University. She’s a sought-after speaker and retreat leader who has helped thousands improve their lives at work and at home.
Order it at Amazon or Barnes and Noble. E-books also available. Audiobook coming June 2019.
What’s the best 4-letter acronym for taking good care of yourself? Find the answer here as Ellen Ronald-Keene interviews me about workplace stress and self-care.
Click here to listen to “Self-Care for Teachers” Podcast (Season 4, episodes 4 & 5 ) “Ways to Worry Less”
Here’s what Ellen wrote to introduce the podcast:
“Listen to part 2 of my interview with Gigi Langer, an author, speaker, teacher, and educator of pre-service teachers.
Gigi has a really powerful story about her journey with fear, worry and substance abuse, which she shares in her wonderful book, 50 Ways to Worry Less Now: Reject Negative Thinking to Find Peace, Clarity and Connection.
This is a 2-part episode because Gigi and I had so much to talk about. This episode is part 2 of the interview where Gigi shares some of the excellent techniques in her book, including the best acronym I’ve ever heard, and some fantastic book suggestions too.
Langer holds a Ph.D. in Psychological Studies in Education and an MA in Psychology, both from Stanford. As Georgea M. Langer, she has published several books for teachers and school administrators.
Want to Be Positive, Like Snoopy and Charlie Brown???
Get over your negative habits so you can be a happy, positive force in your family, work, and world. Here are some simple ways:
Change “I can’t . . .” to → “Up until now I couldn’t . . .”
Change “I always . . .“ to → “In the past I used to . . .”
Don’t read email first thing in the morning. Instead, meditate, read inspiring words, journal, or pray. (One of my favorites is below.)
Avoid criticism and gossip. Instead look for what’s strong, positive & good about a person or situation.
Resist saying or thinking: “You should.” and “He should (or ought)”. Instead admit that you may not know best & even if you did, it’s not your job to change others.
Avoid excessive drinking or drugging that’s harming your relationships, health, or safety. Instead, get into a recovery program or therapy.
Be a considerate listener. When listening to another, don’t think of what you’ll say next & then respond with your own story or advice. Instead, listen with all of your mind & heart. Try to understand what the person is saying by asking for clarification, e.g., “ You mentioned (…). Tell me more about that. What was that like for you?” Listen & then probe for more detail. Talk less. Listen more.
Offer smiles & random acts of kindness to neighbors, acquaintances, and strangers. You’ll feel great and so will they!
Use the Loving-Kindness Practice often. Buddhists call this practice metta; it calms your mind, opens your heart to goodness and love, and helps you know the positive power within your true self. The practice also asks for the healing of your fears, worries, and negative thinking so you can serve others’ growth.
a. Read the words aloud, pause, and then read them again.
“May I be at peace. May my heart remain open.
May I awaken to the light of my own true nature.
May I be healed. May I be a source of healing for all beings.”
b. With one or more of your loved ones in mind, say the prayer again changing I to you: “May you be at peace. May your heart . . .”
c. Next, change you to we: “May we be at peace . . .”
d. Now, think of a person who is causing you worry, frustration, or pain. Use the “May you . . .” version of the prayer for this person.
Whenever you want to change a negative thought to a positive one, repeat the phrases of loving-kindness and notice how you begin to respond differently: Patient, kind, and positive!
Gigi Langer, PhD has helped thousands of people improve their lives at home and at work. She’s written several books for educators, and is a sought-after speaker and workshop leader. Gigi holds a doctorate in Psychology in Education, and an MA in Psychology, both from Stanford.
My apologies for any frustration you might have experienced yesterday when you tried to watch the “Negative Thoughts” video I sent in my blog. (My learning curve on these techie things is quite steep!)
Gigi Langer holds a PhD in Psychological Studies in Education from Stanford University. She’s a sought-after speaker and retreat leader who has helped thousands improve their lives at work and at home. 
Order it at Amazon or Barnes and Noble. E-books also available. Audiobook coming June 2019.
What’s the best 4-letter acronym for taking good care of yourself? Find the answer here as Ellen Ronald-Keene interviews me about workplace stress and self-care.
Gigi Langer is a former “Queen of Worry.” She’s also an educator, speaker, and author of 
