The Worry Jar

An executive describes effective problem-solving under actual conditions but a persistent background of worry about scenarios that haven't materialized. They can make clear decisions when the situation is present, but spend significant cognitive load on 'what if' territory. The worry doesn't prevent functioning but it depletes capacity and has started affecting sleep. They describe it as their mind refusing to 'let the problem go' even when no action is required.

Position this as a triage exercise, not a reassurance tool. 'The point isn't to convince you the scenarios won't happen....