Why You Can't Stop Worrying About Things That Haven't Happened

Why You Can't Stop Worrying About Things That Haven't Happened

April 10, 2026 · 13 min · Episode 1620

About this episode

Monique Rhodes discusses why our minds fixate on worst-case scenarios and offers a technique to break this cycle of worry.

Does your brain constantly play worst-case movies about things that haven't happened? In this week's teaching video, I break down why your mind does this — it's actually a survival mechanism that's badly misfiring — and share the one technique that helps me stop the spiral. If your brain won't quit playing "what if," this one's for you. Ready to break the cycle for good? If this episode resonated with you, there's something you need to try next… Take the Happiness Quiz at https://iintendtobehappy.com/ — it's a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what's actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing. Most people are shocked by their results — and even more surprised by what it reveals about the patterns holding them back. Take the quiz here → https://iintendtobehappy.com/ Let's take this work deeper, together.

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