Anxiety Quote by Brooke Castillo
““So worry is focusing on the worst. Worrying is actually thinking about what you don’t want. If you are worried it is because you have a belief or a thought that is not serving you. Okay,””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Life Coach School Podcast, Episode 123, 2020
Worry arises from focusing on negative outcomes and holding unhelpful beliefs, keeping us stuck in fear rather than action.
In simple terms: Worry is fear of bad outcomes and unhelpful thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Identify and challenge the belief causing the worry.
Themes
anxiety
mindset
self-awareness
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- stress management
- goal setting
- relationship conflicts
Key Concepts
cognitive distortion
belief systems
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What belief is driving your current worry?
- How could you reframe that belief to serve you better?
A Different Perspective
Worry can be useful for risk assessment, but often it paralyzes rather than protects.
