Putting emotions into words—however hokey that sounds—actually rewires your brain circuits and makes you feel better. Another great solution is to focus on the present moment. Because worrying and anxiety are projections of yourself into the future, they’re not things that exist when you are fully immersed in the now. So pay attention to what’s going on right now. If there’s an actual threat to your safety, then deal with it, but if it’s just anxiety, simmering somewhere below the surface, then make a note of it—and move on. Shift your focus to what’s occurring right now.
