Everyday Positivity Relishing The Worry Window
Oct 16, 2025
Discover a fascinating technique to manage anxious thoughts called the worry window. Set aside 15 minutes to confront your worries and then 'park' them for the day. This method can help you focus on what truly matters and filter out fleeting anxieties. Hear how one listener forgot their worries by the time came to reflect. Kate encourages trying this technique and shares how it can lead to mental relief. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this refreshing mindset shift!
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Schedule A Worry Window
- Set a 15-minute "worry window" at a chosen time to intentionally permit anxious thoughts.
- Park worries until that window so you can focus on current tasks and sleep better.
Park Problems Until Your Slot
- When anxious thoughts appear, tell yourself to "park the problem" until your worry window.
- Use this parking to get through work, parenting, or to fall asleep without ruminating.
A Walk, Kids, And Deferred Worries
- Kate describes walking with her kids while deferring work worries until the worry window.
- She often reached the window and realized the worry had disappeared, teaching her its limited power.