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178: How to Stop Ruminating on the Past and Worrying About the Future (A Nervous System Approach)
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178: How to Stop Ruminating on the Past and Worrying About the Future (A Nervous System Approach)

In this episode, Lilly breaks down why so many of us get stuck in the woulda coulda shouldas of the past or the what ifs of the future. Using a quote from Peter Crone, she explores why the past could not have happened any other way, what regret and worry look like in the nervous system, and how to come back to the present moment using a simple orienting practice.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why we get stuck trying to rewrite the past

  • How past, present, and future connect to nervous system states

  • Why the present moment is where peace, joy, and connection live

  • What orienting is and how it helps bring you back to the here and now

  • A simple practice using sight, sound, and smell to ground yourself


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If you’re ready to move away from anxiety, worry, or regret and start feeling more present, grounded, and connected, book a call with Lilly to explore what nervous system work could do for you.

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