Worrying is self-fulfilling; what to do instead
Worrying often exacerbates problems rather than solving them. Instead of succumbing to anxiety, individuals are encouraged to focus on preparation and strategic planning. Techniques such as visualization and muscle memory can help mitigate the negative effects of worry in various aspects of life, including sports and business.
- ▪Worrying can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy, causing the very outcomes one fears.
- ▪Preparation and strategic planning are effective alternatives to worrying.
- ▪Visualization techniques are commonly used by athletes to enhance performance.
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 22:00:15 +0000 |
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Worrying is self-fulfilling; what to do instead by Jason Cohen on December 6, 2016 Worrying makes things worse. Replace worry with preparation and strategic planning. source Worrying is a self-fulfilling prophecy. “Worry” causes the thing you’re worried about, to actually happen. When you’re backstage, getting more and more anxious that your performance won’t be good, you’re injecting thoughts of second-guessing and fear so that they arise during the performance. Instead, you should realize you’ve already done all the practice required, and mistakes don’t actually matter anyway. No one is counting except you.
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