How I Work Quick Win: How to spend less time worrying
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May 26, 2025 Worrying can consume our time, yet most of what we fret about never comes true. Discover the evolutionary roots of our anxiety and why it often backfires in our fast-paced lives. Learn practical strategies to regain control, such as setting aside dedicated worry time and utilizing mindfulness techniques. Oliver Burkeman, a bestselling author, shares insights on turning worry into a tool for productivity and making time for what truly matters. Replace wasted moments with mindful living.
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Why Worry Often Fails Us
- Worry is our mind's attempt to escape the present and secure a future moment we can't reach.
- Evolution shaped worry for quick threats, but modern slow worries just linger unproductively.
'Crossing Bridges' Too Early
- We tend to worry about future problems before they arrive, which creates ongoing anxiety.
- You can't truly know an outcome until it actually happens, making premature worry futile.
Use Calendar to Manage Worries
- Schedule a future date to revisit your worry instead of dwelling on it now.
- This prevents forgetting important matters while freeing mental space in the present.
