Takeaways:

1- Worrying and planning can be hard to distinguish—partly because they are both patterns we engage in to relieve anxiety.

2- Worry is characterized by repetitive thoughts, uneasiness, and rumination without necessarily focusing on action.

3- One antidote to worry is planning—where you specifically think through positive, actionable steps to address what you are concerned about.

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Mantra: I will release what’s out of my control.

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