If you’re prone to hypothetical worry (i.e., the ‘what if?’ thoughts), you may find it helpful to practice noticing these thoughts and then redirecting your attention to things within your control.
Research shows that when we shift our focus to what we can control, we see meaningful and lasting differences in our wellbeing, health, and performance.
Remember: You cannot stop hypothetical worries from occurring, but you can control your response to them.
Within My Control
Building resilience
Following the latest information and advice
Focusing on what’s important to me
My information diet
My routine
Relaxation
Cultivating connection
Eating well
Exercising
Seeking and offering support
Voting and activism
Outside My Control
Other people’s decisions
Other people’s health
The news
The government’s actions
Schools opening or closing
The state of the healthcare system
Flights and holidays being cancelled
Traffic
Public transport
Aging
The weather
Source: thewellnesssociety.org
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