Life Kit 5 strategies to help you cope with a nagging feeling of dread
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Jul 15, 2024 
Saleem Reshamwala, host of the podcast More Than a Feeling and an expert in emotional discussions, shares his insights on coping with the pervasive feeling of dread. He humorously explores the universal nature of this emotion and introduces practices like writing, artistic expression, and even 'worry time' to manage anxiety. Saleem emphasizes embracing mortality as a strategy to improve life quality and highlights the importance of connecting with nature for resilience. These relatable strategies aim to transform dread into a more manageable experience.
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Listener's Dread
- A listener's email inspired Salim Reshamwala's podcast series on dread.
- The listener questioned the universality of dread and its nature.
Dread: Fear Plus Time
- Dread is conceptualized as fear combined with time.
- Unlike immediate fear, dread involves future anticipation and a sense of helplessness.
Write About Dread
- Try writing an imagined dialogue with your dread, personifying it.
- This externalizes the feeling and helps break free from thought loops.