Moving From Anxiety to Peace (Planning 2.0 Pt. 1)

Moving From Anxiety to Peace (Planning 2.0 Pt. 1)

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February 23, 2026 · 44 min · Episode 291

About this episode

The episode discusses how to transition from anxiety-driven planning to a more intentional and flexible approach to planning.

How do we cope with an unpredictable world? Most of us overplan—rehearsing scenarios and bracing for every outcome—and then wonder why we feel anxious. In this episode, Marissa and Joel contrast Planning 1.0 (fear-driven contingency planning) with Planning 2.0 (intentional, flexible planning rooted in clarity). Drawing on Elizabeth Stanley’s research, they show how the Weekly Preview helps you move out of survival mode and into focused action. If you’ve ever felt behind before the week begins, this conversation will help you replace rumination with a plan you can trust. Key Takeaways Anxiety Feels Productive—But Isn’t. Catastrophizing and contingency planning can give you a sense of control, but they don’t create meaningful progress. Planning 1.0 keeps you stuck in a narrow window of tolerance, where you’re only okay if everything goes according to plan. Plan When You’re Calm. You make better decisions when you’re regulated and clear-headed. That’s why the Weekly Preview works best when done before the week begins—on Friday, Sunday, or early Monday—so you’re looking at the week, not scrambling inside it. If Everything is Important, Nothing Is. You can’t fit everything into one…

People in this episode

Hosts: Marissa, Joel

Topics covered

  • anxiety
  • planning
  • productivity
  • mental health

Keywords

  • Planning 1.0
  • Planning 2.0
  • Weekly Preview
  • Elizabeth Stanley

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Products: the Weekly Preview, Weekly Preview

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