Worrying is a natural part of life — everyone experiences it from time to time. However, constant worrying can drain your energy, affect your health, and keep you from enjoying the present moment.
Most of us know that worry isn’t helpful and is often painful, but we still cling to it for some reason. Do you think you could ever stop worrying? Quitting worry is, for many, a bit like saying ...
Everyone, at some point, worries. For over a year and a half, the pandemic has given us all good cause: “What will happen if I get sick?” “What about my loved ones?” “How long will this last?” “How ...
Worry is one of the most common reasons people walk into my therapy office. It's usually not a specific worry — it's more of a constant worry about almost everything. And it often gets in the way of ...
Think about the last time you received disappointing news, and how you responded. Did you wallow in self-pity? Lock your feelings away? Take three deep breaths and then forge ahead with a smile? That ...
Feeling uneasy about your financial future? You're not alone. Nearly 7 in 10 (69%) Americans say financial uncertainty has led them to feelings of anxiety and depression, according to a recent survey ...
Anxiety needs to earn its spot on your calendar, too. “Worry scheduling” gives anxious thoughts a designated time and place, which can reduce their intensity and prevent them from taking over your ...
The greatest financial danger in retirement isn’t always the stock market—it’s the constant, nagging fear of running out of money. This anxiety causes many people to needlessly underspend and worry, ...
Real optimism means acknowledging challenges, not pretending everything is fine. "Worry Time" and "ta-da" lists help manage anxiety and strengthen resilience. Dr. Chopra: Optimism is "leaving a small ...