Joseph CascianiGeropsychologist, Consultant, Public Speaking, Freelance · Podcast Host of the Living to 100 Club | Clinical Strategies for Senior Residential Settings & Lifestyle Directors | Geropsychologist | Keynote Speaker

Tip 2 | Don't Let Worry Prevent Hope

7 Jan 2024 · 1 min

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In this brief video, Dr. Joe Casciani of the Living to 100 Club shares a practical tip for reducing worry. He explains that we should distinguish between what we can control—our thoughts, feelings, attitudes, goals, and values—and what we cannot, such as weather or global events. By directing our energy toward the controllable aspects of our lives, we can lessen unnecessary anxiety and focus on productive actions. Casciani reinforces this point with a Roman philosopher’s aphorism, "We are disturbed not by events, but by the views we take of these events," and encourages viewers to apply this mindset as they age. He directs listeners to the Living to 100 Club website for the full set of nine tips on maintaining a positive frame of mind.

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Hi, I'm Dr. Joe Casciani with the Living to 100 Club. Here's a quick tip about not worrying so much. When we understand what we can control and what we cannot control, we have more say over what we worry about. We can control our thoughts, our feelings, our attitudes, our goals, even our values. It's pointless though to fret over what we cannot control, like the weather or world events. There will always be negative things out of our control. So let's leave the energy for the things we can influence. Let's put our energy into productive things. A Roman philosopher once said, "We are disturbed not by events, but by the views we take of these events." I agree 100%. I hope this helps. You'll find more great information and all 9 tips about maintaining a positive frame of mind as we age on our website livingto100.club.