To stop the worry cycle, Brewer tells people to…

To stop the worry cycle, Brewer tells people to ask themselves, "What do I get from this behavior?" He then advises treating your brain like a dog you're house training, rubbing its nose in the "poop" of the behavior (worry, in my case) to show it how "stinky" (or unrewarding) it is.

— from The Instruments (Awareness/Perception/Expectations)

Also belongs to

• Who Is Flying (Self, Nature & Nurture)
• The Mind in the Cockpit
• The Heart in the Cockpit (Emotion/Awe/Anxiety/Regret/Empathy)
• Expanding Your Range (Growth/Change/Education/Learning/Habit)

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