The Worrywart: Control, Influence, or Neither?

On today's extra personal show, Emily opens up about her struggles with worrisome thoughts...very vulnerably, and explains a bit more about how it can cross over into unhealthy territory for her! Even though she doesn't feel like she's on the other side of being able to offer her own personal advice on the topic... she's currently in the thick of trying to learn new strategies for herself to lessen the weight and wants to  share the two key things that her therapists have suggested, in hopes that the ideas help someone else too! If you're a worry wart, know a worry wart, or love a worry wart... this one's for you!Time Stamps:0:45 - Intro 1:35 - How ARE you?7:14 - When Emily's worry takes on a mind of it's own and crosses a line9:07 - Emily's theme of lack of control and health . . . what's yours?12:12 - Worry does nothing ... so why do we do it?14:45 - How Emily's worrying manifests17:35 - How to use the CIA Model to help with worrisome thoughts 21:30 - Stimulating the vagus nerve to bring about calm 26:30 - Let me be your girl28:32 - Disclaimer Resources Used: Overwhelmed at Work - How to Use the Control Influence Accept ModelHow can I stop being a worried mom?Stimulate the vagus nerve & reduce stress with simple exercisesConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.