Ever find yourself spiraling into the 'what if' cycle, where your brain is overthinking every worst case scenario? Welcome to being human! Worry is like an uninvited houseguest that overstays its welcome, takes over your couch, and eats all your snacks. And yet, so many of us feel like we need to worry—like it’s somehow productive or protective. But here’s the truth: worrying doesn’t prevent bad things from happening, it just ruins the good things in the present.
In this episode, we’re diving deep into:
- Why your brain is wired to worry (hint: it’s an outdated survival mechanism!)
- The psychology behind the Worry Paradox—why worry feels useful but actually hurts your problem-solving skills
- A fascinating study that proves 85% of what we worry about never happens (seriously, read that again!)
- My favorite science-backed strategies to stop worry from running your life—including the "Worry Window" technique, the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise, and how to shift from "What if?" to "Even if…"
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