Radio Headspace Loosening Worry's Grip
Dec 14, 2025
Caring for loved ones is natural, but managing worry is crucial. Mindfulness can help distinguish between caring and being consumed by anxiety. A blunt mantra reminds us that worry often leads nowhere productive. Shifting from reactions to thoughtful responses, like affirmations and gratitude, can foster clarity. Gentle practice and specific meditation resources provide tools to cope with worries effectively.
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Worry Consumes Attention Without Helping
- Worry often becomes a habit that consumes attention without producing solutions.
- Noticing that worry is unhelpful creates the opening to respond differently.
A Teacher's Mantra Stuck With Her
- K. Sunga recalls a former teacher who said, 'worry is a meditation on shit.'
- She adopted that phrase as a mantra to interrupt her own worrying habit.
Use A Mantra To Pause And Choose Response
- Say a simple mantra to pause and recognize when you're worrying so you create mental space.
- Then choose a skillful response like hugging your child, journaling, or doing nothing instead of reacting.