Manage Your Mind Mindful Moment - Worry Pretends to be Necessary

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Today on Opt to Thrive, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most common (and sneaky!) mental habits holding midlife women back — worry. Not the kind that signals an anxiety disorder — but the everyday low-level worry that shows up in overthinking, second-guessing, decision delay, and imagining worst-case scenarios.

You might believe that worry helps you stay on top of things — but what if it’s actually sabotaging your ability to solve problems, make confident choices, and move forward with ease?

In this episode, Dr. Corina Sims dives into:

• The difference between problem-solving and worry (and why your brain treats them differently)
• A fascinating study that reveals how even brief worry sessions can cloud your thinking and reduce solution quality
• Why worry feels helpful — but rarely is
• A surprising stat on how few of our worries ever come true (spoiler: it's just <10%!)
• Simple mindset shifts to help you move from what if to what’s next

If you’re tired of looping thoughts, “what if” spirals, or feeling frozen by indecision — this one’s for you.

🧠 Because thriving in midlife means learning how to lead your mind, not be led by it.

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