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I can just about hear Arty’s voice above the racket.

“You’re wasting your time, Arty,” I reply.

Glad you mentioned time. Whenever you feel stressed today, I’ll say “time out.” But you must concentrate to hear me.

What good will that do?

My “time out” will remind you that you always have choices, even when stuff that you don’t like happens. It will give you time and space to decide how you want to respond.

Arty’s voice is a little louder now.

It’s normal to feel worried sometimes. When you do, worry comes charging into your brain like an electric current. Flashing like a huge electronic scoreboard in your head. It’s very powerful because the “emotional” part of your brain that influences how you feel is well developed. It’s been in full working order since you were very small. Those painful feelings are shouting at full volume, like a giant crowd of children.

I guess you’re right, Arty. When I’m worried the feeling gets bigger and bigger. Louder and louder. It takes over my head.

Yes, that’s why it can seem overwhelming. And when you worry, chemicals are released inside your brain. They clog everything up and it stops working.

So that’s why I can’t think straight.

Exactly. Even a small problem can seem huge. But once you start to relax, the chemicals clear. Then you can begin to think clearly again.