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The Worry Time Technique

The Worry Time Technique

January 23, 20251 min read

“You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.”

Dan Millman

The Worry Time Technique: How to Manage Anxiety and Take Control of Your Thoughts  

The Worry Time Technique is a simple yet powerful method to manage anxiety by setting aside a specific time each day to focus on your worries.

Instead of letting anxious thoughts interrupt your day, you give yourself permission to think about them—but only during your scheduled "worry time."  

📌How It Works:  

1. Schedule Your Worry Time:  

   - Choose a consistent time each day (10–20 minutes) when you can focus without distractions.  

   

2. Write Down Your Worries:  

   - Jot down any worries that come up throughout the day and save them for later.  

3. Reflect and Problem-Solve:  

   - During your worry time, review your list.  

   - Ask yourself: Is this within my control? If yes, brainstorm solutions. If not, practice letting it go.  

4. End on a Positive Note:  

   - Once your time is up, shift your focus to something positive or engaging.  


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Why It Works:  

- Reduces Overthinking: Keeps worries from taking over your entire day.  

- Creates Boundaries: Helps you control when and how you engage with negative thoughts.  

- Encourages Problem-Solving: Shifts focus from rumination to action. 

 

By using the Worry Time Technique, you can break free from constant anxiety and take back control of your mind.

“Nothing diminishes anxiety faster than action.” – Walter Anderson

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Make a plan and take action! and remember to keep shining and keep smiling

Have a super powerful day 👑

Natalie O'Rourke ❤️


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Natalie O’Rourke is the founder of Success Mindset Club and creator of the Rise Into Freedom™ framework. Once a young mum at rock bottom, she made the choice to rise, to learn, and to grow — a decision that transformed her life and inspired her mission. Today, she helps new entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and side-hustlers cut through overwhelm and build businesses that feel simple, aligned, and free. Through her step-by-step Rise Into Freedom™ system, Natalie blends mindset, strategy, and supportive tools to guide others toward clarity, confidence, and lasting success.

Natalie O'Rourke - creator of the Rise Into Freedom™

Natalie O’Rourke is the founder of Success Mindset Club and creator of the Rise Into Freedom™ framework. Once a young mum at rock bottom, she made the choice to rise, to learn, and to grow — a decision that transformed her life and inspired her mission. Today, she helps new entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and side-hustlers cut through overwhelm and build businesses that feel simple, aligned, and free. Through her step-by-step Rise Into Freedom™ system, Natalie blends mindset, strategy, and supportive tools to guide others toward clarity, confidence, and lasting success.

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