1. Ask yourself: What is the worst thing that can possibly happen? Thinking of the worst doesn't mean you are approaching from a negative stand point, it means that you are being proactive about defining what you are afraid of so you can focus next on what you can do to avoid the worst possible thing to happen. When you call to mind what is the worst scenario, you clarify what it is that you fear. Generating contingency plans is strategic and will result in making you feel mo