Do you have a lot on your mind? Like all the time? Is it overwhelming you? Something you can try is to allocate 15 minutes to sit and write down all your worries.
This simple practice is called “worry time”. Instead of letting worries interrupt your day or keep you up at night, you give them a dedicated space. Set a timer, grab a notebook (or your phone), and pour it all out – every little nagging thought, fear, or “what if?” Write without judgment or fixing anything.
Once the timer goes off, close the notebook. That’s it. You’ve acknowledged your worries, given them airtime, and now you can shift your focus. This doesn’t mean ignoring problems – it’s about managing when and how you engage with them.
Why does it help? Because our brains crave structure. When we suppress worries, they often return louder. But if we keep them on a leash – knowing they’ll have their moment – we regain a sense of control.
Try it daily for a week and notice what changes. You may find your mind quieter at other times of the day. You might even see patterns in your worries – things that come up again and again – and begin to unpack them with more clarity or support.
Worry time doesn’t fix everything. But it creates breathing space. And sometimes, that space is all we need to take the next small step forward.
And sometimes you need someone to talk through these worries with. Someone who won’t try to solve all your problems or give you solutions, but who really listens. That could be me.
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