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“To cure worry, spend fifteen minutes daily filling your mind full of God. Worry is just a very bad mental habit. You can change any habit with God's help.” quote by Norman Vincent Peale
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“To cure worry, spend fifteen minutes daily filling your mind full of God. Worry is just a very bad mental habit. You can change any habit with God's help.”

Norman Vincent Peale

About This Quote

Source Book: The Power of Positive Thinking, 1952

Filling the mind with divine thoughts for a short daily period can replace the habit of worrying.

In simple terms: Replace worry with brief, focused prayer.

Key Takeaway

Use daily prayer to break the worry habit.

Themes

faith habit mental health spirituality

Mood

hopeful calming

Type

motivational spiritual

When to use this quote

  • morning meditation
  • stressful workday
  • pre‑exam anxiety

Key Concepts

cognitive restructuring religious practice habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you sustain this practice without feeling forced?
  • How does faith interact with practical coping strategies?
A Different Perspective

May not address non‑spiritual sources of anxiety.

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