• Eternal perspective—don’t play the mind games of “what if,” “when,” and “why.” God’s plan is bigger than my life; my worry has no impact on His plan.
• Give it back to God—during your waking, working hours you have a responsibility with many things you need to do; once you have expended your energy and done all you are capable of, give it back to God.
• Ask for help—prayer to God and a note to your coworkers; be specific and don’t exaggerate the need.
• Spiral the right direction—share your dilemma with folks that encourage you to trust God, figure out solutions, and encourage you. If you come away worried and with a knot in your gut, that person isn’t helping you even if he’s a good listener.
• Write out a four-hour list—if you find yourself awake, get up and write a list of what you need to do the first four hours of the next day, then choose to quit thinking about everything else. Many times we are trying to wrap our minds around something that we are not even capable of. Tomorrow at lunch put another four-hour list together.

Opening Questions

• What keeps you awake at night?
• What are your little tricks to a good night’s sleep?

Closing Thoughts

• Ask your spouse questions about things other than the all-consuming topic.
• This boils down to a trust and pride issue—think about that!
• Exercise and have a regular bed time and wake time.