Savvy Psychologist : The Two Big Beliefs Linked to Anxiety :: Quick and Dirty Tips ™:
Belief #1: “The worst-case scenario is sure to happen.”
Challenge it by asking what is the worst that could happen.
#2. I can’t handle it. Challenge it by asking yourself what could I do.
I think people would call me a pessimist but my sons call me a realist. Things can be bad and they can get worse. Business goes bust. Divorce. Medical emergencies and problems. Losing job. Without some safety net from governent or family things can get bad and stay that way for years.