Who doesn’t worry about the future? At some point in our lives, we all fear the unknown, and anxiety fills our thoughts.  

Although these feelings are very common, the best way to deal with them is to understand where they are coming from and knowing and how they coincide with what stage you are in your life.

In this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty shares five strategies to help you better manage these fears, along with practical exercises you can use today to build better self-confidence.

Learn more about fear & the path to moving forward in chapter 3 of my bestselling book, Think Like a Monk, available here

Key Takeaways:
01:49 Worrying about the uncertain future
02:25 10 categories of fears that we have
05:05 Strategy #1: It’s normal for us to worry about the future 
09:07 Strategy #2: Instead of focusing on the details, focus on our target
11:13 Strategy #3: The big payoff of worry is it gives us the illusion of control
14:13 Strategy #4: Create a flexible framework to deal with future fears 
20:45 Strategy #5: Grit is staying determinedly on the path, but be able to distinguish between distraction and an unexpected opportunity

Like this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!

Achieve success in every area of your life with Jay Shetty’s Genius Community. Join over 10,000 members taking their holistic well-being to the next level today, at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius

Who doesn’t worry about the future? At some point in our lives, we all fear the unknown, and anxiety fills our thoughts. 
Although these feelings are very common, the best way to deal with them is to understand where they are coming from and knowing and how they coincide with what stage you are in your life.
In this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty shares five strategies to help you better manage these fears, along with practical exercises you can use today to build better self-confidence.
Learn more about fear & the path to moving forward in chapter 3 of my bestselling book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Monk-Train-Purpose/dp/1982134488">Think Like a Monk, available here</a>
Key Takeaways:
<ul>
<li>01:49 Worrying about the uncertain future</li>
<li>02:25 10 categories of fears that we have</li>
<li>05:05 Strategy #1: It’s normal for us to worry about the future </li>
<li>09:07 Strategy #2: Instead of focusing on the details, focus on our target</li>
<li>11:13 Strategy #3: The big payoff of worry is it gives us the illusion of control</li>
<li>14:13 Strategy #4: Create a flexible framework to deal with future fears </li>
<li>20:45 Strategy #5: Grit is staying determinedly on the path, but be able to distinguish between distraction and an unexpected opportunity</li>
</ul>
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I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.

I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.
I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

Who doesn’t worry about the future? At some point in our lives, we all fear the unknown, and anxiety fills our thoughts.  

Although these feelings are very common, the best way to deal with them is to understand where they are coming from and knowing and how they coincide with what stage you are in your life.

In this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty shares five strategies to help you better manage these fears, along with practical exercises you can use today to build better self-confidence.

Learn more about fear & the path to moving forward in chapter 3 of my bestselling book, Think Like a Monk, available here

Key Takeaways:
01:49 Worrying about the uncertain future
02:25 10 categories of fears that we have
05:05 Strategy #1: It’s normal for us to worry about the future 
09:07 Strategy #2: Instead of focusing on the details, focus on our target
11:13 Strategy #3: The big payoff of worry is it gives us the illusion of control
14:13 Strategy #4: Create a flexible framework to deal with future fears 
20:45 Strategy #5: Grit is staying determinedly on the path, but be able to distinguish between distraction and an unexpected opportunity

Like this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!

Achieve success in every area of your life with Jay Shetty’s Genius Community. Join over 10,000 members taking their holistic well-being to the next level today, at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius

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