Jay breaks down why our minds are so quick to jump to the worst-case scenario, from the evolutionary roots of anxiety to why uncertainty can send us into a spiral. He shares three practical ways to interrupt anxious thinking, including separating fear from actual evidence and bringing yourself back to what’s true right now. Jay also introduces a simple “then what?” exercise to help you stop fearing what could go wrong and trust yourself to handle whatever comes next.With Love and Gratitude,Jay ShettyMazda crafts cars for people who do more than simply move. Visit Mazdausa.com to learn more. Consumer reports does not endorse products or services.PURPOSE10 for 10% at altrarunning.com/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial.JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOXJoin 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss:Episode Resources: This episode is for general educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices