Worry with Ben Eckstein, LCSW
Evidence-Based: A New Harbinger Psychology Podcast
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Mastering the Art of Worrying: A Deliberate Approach
The chapter delves into the misconceptions surrounding worrying as an automatic and uncontrollable process, emphasizing that individuals can take intentional steps to change their worrying habits. By building awareness and practicing mindfulness, one can distinguish between helpful and unhelpful worry, promoting intentional thought processes. The speaker highlights the importance of accepting anxiety and other emotions, shifting focus from expecting a negative outcome to expecting anxiety, and differentiates between past-focused and future-focused worries.
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