Now reaching more than 750,000 readers worldwide, Umbert the Unborn appears in more than 100 publications, including Catholic newspapers, church bulletins and pro-life newspapers.

Psychologist and author Susan Nolen-Hoeksema thinks some women are obsessed too much about appearance, relationships, health, etc. Here are her suggestions to keep worries in check :

1. Be yourself; don’t compare yourself to others.

2. Don’t let yourself believe the worst, but seek a brighter worldview.

3. Have fun, relax, listen to music, go for a walk, pray, meditate

4. Aim only for realistic self-improvement, not impossible perfection.

5. Be brave, Dot not fear failure.

6. Expand your circle of friends to those who are positive and upbeat.

7. Forgive, Give up hunger, hatred  and the  desire for revenge .

8. Let go of guilt. Do not let others make you feel guilty either.

9. Talk to a wise and trusted friend when and if necessary

Your life is worth enjoying and living.

Excerpted from Three Minutes a Day. Volume 41