Great post, Rachel. My approach to ANTs has been to thank them for warning me of some impending challenge or problem, explain that things are under control (bc we're taking steps x, y, & z) and let them know that their warnings have been taken under advisement and don't need to recur. Sometimes I'll even suggest they not recur until a specific date, which works amazingly well. I've found this technique especially helpful for those intrusive ANTs that seem to arrive either while I'm trying to fall asleep or that might wake me up at 4am. Anyway, thanks again for a great post!
Great post, Rachel. My approach to ANTs has been to thank them for warning me of some impending challenge or problem, explain that things are under control (bc we're taking steps x, y, & z) and let them know that their warnings have been taken under advisement and don't need to recur. Sometimes I'll even suggest they not recur until a specific date, which works amazingly well. I've found this technique especially helpful for those intrusive ANTs that seem to arrive either while I'm trying to fall asleep or that might wake me up at 4am. Anyway, thanks again for a great post!