Change Your Long-Term Worries to Small Daily Worries
If you tend to worry a lot about the future, you may find some relief by switching that worry into productive, daily activities.
If breaking down long-term goals into smaller, more digestible tasks works for your productivity, then the same process can work for long-term concerns in your life. On his blog, James Clear invites you to turn your long-term worries into everyday worries. For instance:
- Instead of worrying about living longer, worry about walking every day.
- Instead of worrying about whether your child will receive a college scholarship, think about how much time he spends today studying.
- Instead of worrying about losing weight for your wedding, get busy preparing a healthy dinner tonight.
These small worries are easier to control and make solving your long-term problems much easier. No matter how hard you try, some worries cannot be washed away with mental exercise or friendly conversation. When your anxiety seems overwhelming, switch it to something small and productive that will help you fix the problem in the long run.
The Evolution of Anxiety: Why We Worry and What to Do About It | James Clear