According to Mayan legend, worry dolls are here to ease our fears and anxieties. Here's how they work: before a person goes to bed at night, they tell the doll all the problems that have been worrying them. Then, they tuck the doll under their pillow. While the person sleeps, the doll takes all their worries away!

How does a worry doll work?

According to legend, Guatemalan children tell their worries to the Worry Dolls, placing them under their pillow when they go to bed at night. By morning the dolls have gifted them with the wisdom and knowledge to eliminate their worries. ... The worry doll represents the princess and her wisdom.

What are worry dolls purpose?

According to Guatemalan tradition, children tell their worries to the Worry Dolls and then place them under their pillow when they go to bed at night. The Worry Dolls take on the responsibility of the problem, freeing up the worrier and allowing them to sleep peacefully.