Worry Postponement
Manage anxiety by scheduling a dedicated "worry time." By postponing anxious thoughts, you regain focus and address concerns strategically.
Schedule Your Concerns
Choose a specific time and duration each day (e.g., 5:00 PM for 20 minutes) that you do not mind worrying about to focus on your worries. Throughout the day, whenever a concern arises, acknowledge it, but gently postpone it to your designated "worry time." Write the worry down in a notes app if needed; this removes the need always to remember it. During your "worry time," review your list of worries. Analyze each one rationally. Can you take any action to address it? Is it something you can control, or must you accept it? If you can take action, create a plan. If not, practice acceptance and let it go. When the duration ends, the period to worry ends. Epictetus said, "Men are disturbed not by things, but by their judgment about things." By containing your worries, you'll free up mental space to focus on the present moment and act with greater clarity. How does this impact your daily life?
