Don't Worry [WORKING]
A worry journal is a dedicated space to externalize intrusive thoughts so they don't occupy your mind all day.
: Set a specific time (e.g., 15 minutes in the evening) to write down everything on your mind. Once the time is up, close the book to symbolize leaving the worries there. Don't Worry
: Write down one major worry on a piece of scratch paper. Crumple it into a ball and physically throw it away in a designated "worry-free" container to signify its end. A worry journal is a dedicated space to
: Attach a paper square with a worry written on it to a small toy figure using string. Drop it from a high spot to watch the "worry" drift away safely. : Write down one major worry on a piece of scratch paper
: Review what you wrote and challenge irrational thoughts by asking if they are based on evidence or just "what-ifs".
For a more visual or symbolic approach, you can create a "Worry Discard" project.