Lesson 12: The Exercise of Worrying About Time
Duration:70 minutes
Topic Introduction:The "worry time" isn't about suppressing your worries, but rather giving them a designated place. You can write in the Q&A section: "At which time of day do I want to put my worries? What do I plan to deal with then?" The AI will help you set gentle boundaries. Write down your worries when they arise, and review them when the time comes. This way, your life won't be constantly consumed by them. If you think of something else along the way, simply jot it down lightly, without criticizing yourself, and let the practice become familiar. Focus on the present moment. Allow yourself to gradually become accustomed to this.
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Lesson 12: The Exercise of Worrying About Time
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This lesson revolves around "Stop Constant Self-Monitoring (Stop Measuring Fear)." Instead of confronting anxiety head-on, we break it down into smaller, manageable parts that can be observed, practiced, and addressed. Stop constant self-monitoring and shift your focus from repeatedly checking how good your day was to the present moment, allowing for fluctuations in recovery. When anxiety persists, the brain tends to seek danger, and the body goes into defensive mode in advance; breathing, stomach, neck and shoulders, sleep, and attention can all be affected. You might know something hasn't happened yet, but you're already mentally rehearsing the worst; you might want to relax, but find your body won't cooperate. The first step in this lesson is to remove anxiety from the self-evaluation of "I can't do it" and replace it with "My system is alarming." This change is crucial because only when you stop attacking yourself can you begin to adjust. You can start by writing down your most prominent worry of the day and then ask yourself: Is it a real problem, or a disaster rehearsal? Does it need immediate attention, or does it just need to be recorded? The second step is to bring your body back to the present moment. Try exhaling slowly, feeling your feet touch the ground, and gently relax your jaw, shoulders, and fingers. If your emotions are still high, don't rush to convince yourself it's okay; just send a signal to your body: I know you're tense, let's slow down. For anxiety, safety isn't just a slogan, but a series of small, repeatable actions. The third step is to choose a minimal action. It could be drinking water, eating something, opening a window, writing three sentences, pausing for five minutes, tidying a corner, or contacting someone you trust. The significance of minimal actions isn't to immediately solve life's problems, but to allow the brain to re-experience: I'm not completely out of control; I can still influence reality a little. If you experience intense panic, persistent insomnia, self-harming thoughts, or an inability to stabilize yourself during the exercise, don't suffer alone; contact family, doctors, therapists, or local emergency help resources immediately. The course content is suitable for learning and self-reflection, but cannot replace professional diagnosis and treatment. Finally, give yourself a reassuring reminder: Anxiety doesn't mean I've failed; it's just a signal reminding me to slow down, observe, and take care of myself. Today, simply identifying a trigger point, completing a small action, or writing down a thought is already a step forward on the road to recovery. After reading aloud, jot down three phrases: What am I worried about right now? Where in my body is the tension greatest? What step am I willing to take first? Save these three phrases; the next time anxiety arises, they will help you return to an actionable path more quickly. Don't strive for complete calm after just one practice session; stability comes from repetition, gentleness, and sustainability. You are not learning to destroy yourself, but to interact with your nervous system in a safer way. After reading aloud, jot down three phrases: What am I worried about right now? Where in my body is the tension greatest? What step am I willing to take first?
AI Healing Q&A
If worries keep popping up all day, try giving them a designated time. You can tell the AI when you're most likely to get caught up in them, and it will help you design a gentle worry period. It's not about suppressing the worry, but about telling your brain: "I'll listen, but I won't give it to you every minute." This way, you can still leave some space in your life for eating, walking, resting, and seeing yourself. Giving worry time is also giving life back to yourself. It will make things a little lighter.
○ Music therapy guidance
The worry time exercise can be accompanied by a set piece of music, acting as a gentle boundary: allow yourself to write down your worries when the music starts, and close the notebook and return to life when it ends. This isn't about suppressing anxiety, but rather telling your brain that worry has a place, but doesn't need to take up the entire day. It's perfectly normal to not be able to do it at first; start with very short segments. After finishing, schedule a real-life action, such as getting water or walking around, to bring your body back to the present. Don't forget to praise yourself. Let your voice gently fall silent.
○Eastern and Western Healing Teas
Recommended drink: Cassia seed tea. Reason for recommendation: It's suitable for slowing down the body's pace while studying this lesson, relieving tension and fatigue caused by self-monitoring. Preparation: Take an appropriate amount of tea leaves, brew with warm water, and drink slowly, avoiding making it too strong. Recommended dietary therapy: Snow fungus and pear soup. Based on the principles of lightness, stability, and low burden, it helps the body obtain sustained energy.
○ Healing Recipes
Spinach Feta Pie (Spanakopita)
Spinach feta pie is a suitable healing recipe after this lesson. It's gentle, easy to prepare, and low-burden, providing a stable source of energy for the body after learning to stop constant self-monitoring (stop measuring fear), and reducing the amplification of anxiety experiences caused by hunger, fatigue, and tension. Eat slowly, observing your hunger, satisfaction, breathing, and feelings of relaxation. It doesn't aim for elaborate plating, but rather serves as a gentle replenishment after anxiety exercises.
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◉ Mediterranean Diet · 12. Spinach Feta Pie
I. Recommended Dietary Therapy and Reasons
Recommended dishes:Spinach Feta Pie (Spanakopita)
Recommended reasons: Spinach feta pie is a fragrant, layered, and mildly satisfying traditional Greek dish, perfect for providing stable energy and enhancing the enjoyment of meals during social anxiety classes. Spinach offers the crispness of leafy greens and minerals, feta cheese provides a savory flavor, calcium, and protein, while the thin, flaky crust adds a light and crunchy texture, preventing the meal from feeling heavy. It's suitable for breakfast, lunch, or a light afternoon snack, offering a sense of calm through aroma, warmth, and structure when you're stressed, tired, or need a little comfort.
2. Recipe and Method
Recipe (1–2 servings):
- 200g of spinach, blanched and squeezed dry
- Crushed 60–80 g of feta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons of chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- 3-4 sheets of thin puff pastry or spring roll wrappers
- A little chopped dill or parsley
- A pinch of black pepper
- A pinch of sea salt, adjust according to the saltiness of the cheese.
- A small amount of sesame seeds, optional
practice:
- After washing the spinach, blanch it in boiling water for 30 seconds, then remove it, cool it in cold water, squeeze out the excess water, and chop it finely.
- Add a small amount of olive oil to a pan and sauté the chopped onions over low heat until fragrant. Let cool and set aside.
- Mix the spinach, onion, feta cheese, egg, chopped herbs, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Whether to add a small amount of sea salt depends on the saltiness of the cheese.
- Line a baking pan with a thin layer of puff pastry, brush with a little olive oil, and then add a second layer.
- Place the spinach and cheese filling inside, cover the surface with the remaining puff pastry, and gently press the edges together.
- Preheat oven to 190°C and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
3. Small rituals for body and mind
When spreading out the puff pastry, slowly unfold each layer and observe it as it goes from wrinkled to smooth. Let the action become a process of tidying up your mind.
When mixing the spinach filling, you can feel the green vegetables, white cheese, and herbs blending together. It reminds you that different states can also coexist in the same space.
When you take the first bite, you first hear the sound of the flaky pastry gently breaking apart, and then feel the warm and soft filling inside, giving your body a sense of pleasure and comfort.
4. Dietary Therapy Experience Record
- Record the time of consumption: whether it is breakfast, lunch, or a small meal when you need to replenish energy in the afternoon.
- Observe changes in satiety, mental stability, pleasure, and stomach burden within 30–60 minutes after consumption.
- If consumed before a social event, record whether it provides enough energy without being overly heavy.
V. Instructional Videos (approximately 3–5 minutes)
Video Title:Spinach Feta Pie - A crispy and mild Greek leafy dessert
6. Precautions
- After blanching the spinach, be sure to squeeze out the excess water; otherwise, it will release water during baking, affecting the texture of the crispy crust.
- Feta cheese is quite salty, so you should taste it first before deciding whether to add salt.
- Puff pastry contains oil, so it should not be consumed in large quantities. It can be paired with a refreshing salad.
- Traditional formulas are not suitable for people with dairy or egg allergies.
- Let it cool slightly after baking before slicing; this will help it retain its shape more easily.
hint:This recipe is for daily physical and mental well-being and is not a substitute for any medical diagnosis or treatment. If you have dairy allergies, egg allergies, are required to follow a low-sodium diet, have gallbladder disease, or have special nutritional restrictions, please prioritize following the advice of a healthcare professional or nutritionist.
○Mandala Healing
The "worry time" practice isn't about suppressing worry, but about giving it boundaries. When viewing a mandala, imagine the outer ring as thoughts you've temporarily set aside for today, focusing your attention on the present moment. After a few minutes, gently tell yourself: Now is not the time to resolve everything; I can come back to it at a later time. After the practice, write down one worry in the "later time" section. Now, return to the task at hand, giving your mind clear boundaries. Take it slow. Take it slow. Take it slow. Take it slow.
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○ Calligraphy and engraving therapy practice
This lesson's writing practice follows the principles of "slow, steady, and clear," guiding your attention back from worry to your hand, pen, and paper. The writing phrase is: "Unrestrained yet at ease." Before writing, adjust your posture, pause for a moment before writing, and confirm that your breathing and shoulders are relaxed. If self-monitoring makes you anxious, treat each stroke as an opportunity to regain your footing. Tips: Write less, write slowly, write steadily.
○ Art Therapy Guidance
Objective: To externalize "self-monitoring" into a visual image, helping oneself to see it rather than be surrounded by it. Steps: 1. Draw a shape representing your current anxiety in the center of a piece of paper. 2. Mark the trigger point with a color. 3. Draw a fact area next to it and write down confirmable information. 4. Draw a calming action, such as breathing, pausing, asking for help, or drinking water. 5. After completing this, write a sentence: I can see it, and I can respond to it slowly.
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○ Diary Healing Suggestions
① What is my new understanding of "self-monitoring" today? ② In which situations did it most frequently occur over the past week? ③ What impact did it have on sleep, attention, efficiency, and interpersonal relationships, and rate it on a scale of 0 to 10? ④ Write down the worst, most likely, and best possible outcomes. ⑤ Choose a minimum feasible action: drink water, take a walk, breathe, contact a supporter, or take a five-minute break. ⑥ How will I remind myself to continue practicing tomorrow?
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When you are willing to see "self-monitoring" clearly, instead of continuing to tough it out alone, anxiety begins to transform from a fog into a signal that can be taken care of.