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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 17 MIN

Can't sleep at 3AM? Worry Window exercise (CBT) can help. Real-life stress management that works.

from Change Wired · host Angela Shurina

Your stress does not politely wait for your meditation cushion. It hits when the day is already going sideways and your brain starts doing that late night replay at 3 a.m. Today we talk about what real stress management looks like when life keeps handing you lemons and you do not even have the capacity to make more lemonade. I walk you through a simple, research backed CBT tool called the “worry window,” which I also call a “whiny beach moment.” The point is not to pretend nothing bothers you and it is not to let anxiety run the entire show.You get a short, scheduled container (15 to 30 minutes) to name what’s going wrong, feel what needs to be felt, and then close the loop so worries do not bleed into your whole evening or your sleep. We also cover how to keep a worry journal or use your notes app during the day so you can park intrusive thoughts and come back to them on purpose. If you’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, insomnia, or relentless overthinking, this gives you a clear plan to feel better and function better. Subscribe, share this with someone whose sleep is suffering, and leave a rating and review so more people can find these stress management tools.Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

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Your stress does not politely wait for your meditation cushion. It hits when the day is already going sideways and your brain starts doing that late night replay at 3 a.m. Today we talk about what real stress management looks like when life keeps handing you lemons and you do not even have the capacity to make more lemonade. I walk you through a simple, research backed CBT tool called the “worry window,” which I also call a “whiny beach moment.” The point is not to pretend nothing bothers y...

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