Some of the reasons why we are a good deal more worried than we should be is that we refuse to give our worries the kind of close-up, focused attention they would need in order to dissipate.
Whenever we feel an anxiety begin to gnaw at us, we should immediately clear time to worry exclusively and properly about it. As we strive to name the worst in great detail, some of the more outlandish aspects of our fears will by necessity come to light – and can then be allayed by reason.
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