7. Put a timer to work.
Set a boundary for yourself. Set a timer for five minutes and allow yourself to ponder, worry, and analyse during that period. After the timer sounds, spend ten minutes with a pen and paper, writing down anything that is bothering you, upsetting you, or causing you anxiety. Allow it to flow. When the ten minutes are over, discard the paper and go on to something else, ideally something enjoyable.
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