Utilizing Your Worry Tree

Accessing Your Worry Tree: Break Free from the Cycle of Overthinking

Did you know that 85% of what we worry about never actually happens? Yet, worry can feel overwhelming—especially when we don’t know how to sort through it effectively. Instead of getting lost in rumination, use the Worry Tree to guide your thoughts and take action where you can.

How to Use the Worry Tree:

🔹 Identify the worry – What exactly are you worried about? Where is it coming from? Name it.
🔹 Is this an active problem or a hypothetical “what if”? – If it’s hypothetical, let it go. If it’s real, keep going.
🔹 Do I have control over this? – If yes, take action. If not, release it—worrying won’t change the outcome.
🔹 What action needs to be taken? – Make a plan, set small steps, and tackle it mindfully.
🔹 Let go of what you can’t change. – There is nothing to gain from holding onto things beyond your control.

Shift your focus from worry to improvement. As my grandmother always said, “Don’t worry over something until you have to worry about it.” 

Worry does not equal preparation. Instead, build confidence in your ability to handle challenges as they come. You are capable, resilient, and in control of your response.