Don't: Worry

: Review what you wrote and challenge irrational thoughts by asking if they are based on evidence or just "what-ifs".

: Be specific about what is causing the fear and why.

: Write down one major worry on a piece of scratch paper. Crumple it into a ball and physically throw it away in a designated "worry-free" container to signify its end. Don't Worry

A worry journal is a dedicated space to externalize intrusive thoughts so they don't occupy your mind all day.

: Attach a paper square with a worry written on it to a small toy figure using string. Drop it from a high spot to watch the "worry" drift away safely. : Review what you wrote and challenge irrational

: Cut out paper circles, write a specific worry on each, and tie them together with string. Hang them in a visible spot as a reminder that you have "named" and released them.

For a more visual or symbolic approach, you can create a "Worry Discard" project. Crumple it into a ball and physically throw

Option 2: The "Letting Go" Paper Craft (Therapeutic Activity)