Schedule Time To Worry
Set aside 30 minutes each day to worry and make it consistent. Then, whenever you catch yourself worrying outside of that time frame, remember that the time to worry is later.
Worrying can be an endless activity and putting a timeframe on it helps to contain it and shift it from rumination to problem solving.
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Schedule 20 minutes a day just for worrying. Briefly acknowledge worries that come outside that timeframe, but only give them your full attention during your scheduled worry time.
This helps you to break the chain of frequent worrying you experience throughout the day.
Schedule time to worry
Make sure to set a time and a structure for worrying and you'll reduce the mind’s need to use worry.
And if you're worrying less—especially at night—you’re much more likely to fall asleep easily and sleep well.
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