When the timer ends, tell yourself, "I'll deal with that tomorrow at 5." Redirect: Return to the present moment immediately. 🛠️ Practical Frameworks
Stop checking news or social feeds that trigger "what if" loops. How to stop worrying and start living
Live only in the 24 hours ahead of you.
If you try to stop worrying entirely, your brain resists. Instead, schedule it. Pick 15 minutes a day (e.g., 5:00 PM). Worry hard: Write down every single fear during this time. When the timer ends, tell yourself, "I'll deal
Name 5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, and 1 you taste. When the timer ends