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Dr. Aziz explains why worry sticks around: your brain thinks it keeps you safe. When worry hits, ask if there's an actual problem to solve. If yes, spend one to three minutes on it. If no, notice it and let it go.
Dr. Aziz explains why worry sticks around: your brain thinks it keeps you safe. When worry hits, ask if there's an actual problem to solve. If yes, spend one to three minutes on it. If no, notice it and let it go.
Your worry will continue until you learn this one thing. And this is the kind of word that just keeps going and keeps you up at night, keeps you worried about what they are going to think of you. And worried if you did enough. And worried about your future and worried, worried, worried, ruminating, fear, tense. It continues because of one thing. That part of you believes that the worry is necessary, that the worry is helpful, that the worry is in some way planning, preparing, keeping you safe, solving problems. So here's what you want to do. First things ask yourself when you notice the worry. Is there a problem I'm trying to solve? Put it down on paper and your phone. What is the problem? I can have an on purpose problem solving session which usually could last maybe one to three minutes on purpose. And then everything else is worry. And you catch and release it like catching a fish and releasing it like oh, worry. And every time you notice the worry, just remind yourself that's in no way planning or preparing or keeping me safe. And when you really get this, you'll be free.
