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September 25, 2025 15 mins

Pods updates with Grandpa Bill Maine Mentor Moments Workouts for Geriatrics, Maine Cross Promotion daily audios and Daily Video. Revamping my older archival shows. You Yubes will be relegated to taping of virtual instudio interviews. Daily videos, when generated will be featured as such at Spotify. Global exposure, and repeat monthly guests continue.


welcome back to the BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour, with your host, Grandpa Bill. Today, we're going to talk about something that can lift a huge weight off our shoulders—taking back control.

We've all been there. Worrying about the past, stressing about the future. It's like our minds are on a hamster wheel, running and running but getting nowhere. We're all human, and those feelings are normal. But what if I told you there’s a simple, powerful way to get off that wheel?

It's a plan. A step-by-step plan.

When you're worried about something, it often feels big and overwhelming. It's a dark cloud on the horizon. But when you break that big, scary cloud into a series of small, manageable steps, it loses its power. You go from feeling helpless to feeling in control.

Think about it this way: a big, daunting task is like a staircase with 100 steps you can't see the top of. That's a lot to think about, right? You might get tired just looking at it. But what if you just focus on the very next step? And then the next one? And then the one after that? Before you know it, you're halfway up the stairs.

This isn't just about big projects. It can be for anything that's causing you worry.

Here's a simple three-step plan you can use today:

  1. Identify the Concern: Grab a notepad or just think about it in your head. What's the one thing that's been weighing on you? Maybe it’s a doctor's appointment you're nervous about, or a family visit that feels stressful. Acknowledge it, and name it.

  2. Break It Down: Now, take that big concern and break it into the very first, smallest, most manageable steps you can take. For example, if you're worried about a doctor's visit, your first step might be "call to confirm the appointment." Your next step might be "write down a list of questions I have for the doctor." These are tiny, simple things.

  3. Take Action, No Matter How Small: Do the first step. Right now, if you can. If you can't, write it down and put it somewhere you'll see it. The act of completing that single, small step sends a powerful message to your brain: "I'm in control. I've got this." This action is the antidote to helplessness. It's what stops the cycle of rumination and anxiety.

So, whether you're a Silver Streaker worried about a new fitness routine or a young listener anxious about a school project, remember: a plan is your path from helplessness to empowerment. Don’t just worry about the mountain; start by picking up a single stone. And I promise you, that first small step will make all the difference."

  • BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour: The Power of a Plan

  • Grandpa Bill's Guide to Letting Go: How a Plan Conquers Worry

  • From Helpless to Hopeful: The Antidote to Anxiety is Action

  • Grandpa Bill's Golden Rule: A Step-by-Step Guide to Peace of Mind

  • Worry-Proof Your Life: The Secret to Taking Back Control

  • The Silver Streaker's Plan for a Calm Life

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