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| How can I improve my life? 
This is a question that we all ask ourselves from time to time. If you're starting to feel the full consequences of Christmas and New Year spending and binging, you’re not alone. December and January are months when many people feel the strain.
The reality is that no amount of worrying can help us solve our problems. Worry simply causes stress. Rest assured that there is always hope that your situation can improve. Check out your special "improvement" web page
Image © Chris Morgan www.ncls.org.au
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Meet Our DWBH Special Saint:
Padre Pio
Meet the ‘unofficial patron saint’ of our “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” initiative. Read all about St Pio; a remarkable miracle-working saint who made famous the all time stress relieving phrase, “Pray, hope and don’t worry.”
As well as being the creator of some fantastic pick-me-up phrases, he also used supernatural gifts to lift people out of despair.
To read more
What is a Saint?
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Nine antidotes for worry
www.istockphoto.com
Do you remember the Bobby McFerrin song "Don't Worry, Be Happy"? When it hit the top of the charts, it was criticized as being too simplistic and naive. But it has some very important sentiments? More...
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True Stories
Read true life stories about people who have found the lasting antidote to the worries in their lives.
Photograph: Vivien's story is one of a number which can be found on our stories page.
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Pause For Thought
www.istockphoto.com
Take a break. Try out our meditation exercise
"Time Out" Tea Bag
Spoil yourself and request a free Fairtrade "time out" tea bag. Use just the time it takes to drink a cuppa to rest, relax and take stock of your day.
Photo: www.pennineteaandcoffee.co.uk
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Competition 2008
Prize: Meditation CD
Refresh your soul by making time to listen to this prayerful music CD which features the Benedictine Monks of Clervaux.
Question 2008: where was St Pio born? For clues
Email your answer here
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Articles
Have no anxiety, don't be afraid, the pearl of great price and much more... |
More "Don't Worry Be Happy" Pick-Me-Ups
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Your guide for this section is James, he asked the same questions. He is single, 36, and was born in Birkenhead Merseyside. Click here to read his story. |
This is a website of the Catholic Enquiry Office; part of an Agency of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales |
"Pray, Hope And Don't Worry"
Press Release 2006 (Word document)
Want to continue exploring? Try out our Seekers' Weekend... the next one is being held
25th - 27th January 2008.
Also see: www.rejesus.co.uk |
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