Financial Anxiety: A 15-Minute Trick to Relax

In an era of heightened financial anxiety, therapist Megan McCoy suggests a simple ritual: 'worry time'.

What is 'worry time'?

It's a conscious practice where you dedicate 15-20 minutes a week exclusively to your financial worries. Not in between tasks, but at a specific time and place.

How to do it:

1. Write down everything that worries you, from specific numbers to emotional issues.
2. Divide them into two categories: what you can control and what you can't.

For what you can control, focus on small, steady steps, such as creating a savings account. For what you can't, focus on understanding and redefining your values.

The purpose of 'worry time' is to make anxiety more manageable, limiting its impact on daily life and helping you see your finances more clearly.

Source: Vita