Are you stuck in a cycle of expecting the worst? In this episode, I’m talking about how worst case scenario thinking affects your mental health, and how to stop expecting the worst by addressing cognitive distortions and pessimism. Learn practical strategies to build greater self-awareness and let go of fear-based habits so that you can stop worst case scenario thinking, and learn how to stop worrying and start living. Ready to stop expecting the worst so often? Then let’s talk! 😃

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⏱️ Timestamps: 

0:00 Pessimism and mental health

1:20 Worst case scenario thinking

3:14 What is worst case scenario thinking? 

8:56 Why you need to stop expecting the worst case scenario

12:03 How to stop worst case scenario thinking

27:38 Final tips and next time

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