How-to guide
How to stop the 'did I?' anxiety loop
That nagging doubt — did I lock it, did I turn it off — can swallow an entire day. Here's a simple 5-step approach you can run today to settle the anxiety without turning the car around.
Step 1 — Pick one finite check
Before you check anything, decide: one look, one log, done. Naming the limit in advance is what keeps a quick check from spiralling into hours of worry.
Step 2 — Capture proof
Use your phone. Take a 3-second video of the locked door, the off stove, the unplugged iron. The video is your future answer to “did I?”
Step 3 — Walk away
This is the hard part. Don't linger “just to be sure.” The lingering is what feeds the anxiety. Move your body away from the trigger immediately.
Step 4 — Watch the proof once
When the doubt comes back (it will), open the log one time. Watch it. Close it. No second viewing. Respond to the anxiety with evidence, then put the phone away.
Step 5 — Let the anxiety pass
The urge to check again will peak in 5-10 minutes and then fade. Every single time. Your brain slowly learns the doubt was a false alarm.
Why this works
You're not avoiding the worry — you're refusing to feed it. Each time you complete this loop without re-checking, the anxiety gets quieter. Most people notice a real change within 2-3 weeks.
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