One question to stop a worry spiral

✅ Today’s tip: Whenever you find yourself worrying about a situation, treat it as a cue to ask what action you can take.

As the performance coach Brad Stulberg writes: “Exerting agency, even if only in small doses, is key to health and well-being.” That might mean doing something about the situation that’s causing you distress, like calling your representative, or doing something about your state of mind, like taking a long walk or calling a friend.

The next time you find yourself slipping into anxiety, figure out what will help you reclaim your sense of agency. The time after that, do it again. Eventually, you can train yourself to spring into action when things feel out of control, rather than letting yourself spiral.

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