Do you often find yourself imagining the worst? Ruminating over worst-case scenarios that never happen? This incessant stream of distressing thoughts is simply called worry. It gives the illusion of controlling the future, but in reality, it acts as exhausting background noise that prevents you from moving forward with peace of mind. The good news? It is possible to train your brain to free itself from this burdensome habit.
Why are we so worried?
Anxiety is a bit like a malfunctioning alarm : it often goes off for no reason, but it’s hard to ignore. It stems from our human need to plan, anticipate, and protect ourselves. But when this mechanism goes into overdrive, it becomes counterproductive. Instead of preparing us, it blocks us .
Unlike depression, which ruminates on the past, anxiety focuses on the future—that elusive unknown that we try, in vain, to control. Yet, there are concrete solutions to tame it.
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