This document lists 10 alternative commandments focused on reducing worry and stress. The commandments advise not worrying or being fearful, as problems often don't come to pass. They also suggest not carrying grudges, facing one problem at a time, and not taking problems to bed. Additional tips include not borrowing other people's problems, focusing on the present instead of the past, listening to different ideas, avoiding frustration through self-pity, and being grateful for small blessings.

1. 10 OTHER COMMANDMENTS TO LIVE BY…….

2. 1. You shall not worry, for worry is the most unproductive of all human activities.

3. 2. You shall not be fearful, for most of the things we fear never come to pass. 3. You shall not carry grudges, for they are the heaviest of all life's burdens.

4. 4. You shall face each problem as it comes. You can only handle one at a time anyway. 5. You shall not take problems to bed with you, for they make very poor bedfellows.

5. 6. You shall not borrow other people's problems. They can better care for them than you.

6. 7. You shall not try to relive yesterday for good or ill, it is forever gone. Concentrate on what is happening in your life and be happy now! 8. You shall be a good listener, for only when you listen do you hear ideas different from your own.

7. 9. You shall not become "bogged down" by frustration, for 90% of it is rooted in self-pity and will only interfere with positive action.

8. 10. You shall count your blessings, never overlooking the small ones, for a lot of small blessings add up to a big one.