How to Anchor Yourself in the Present When Your Brain Won't Stop

🎤 Book me to speak at your company: https://drmarks.co/speaking Why your brain constantly replays the past or worries about the future—and how to use science-backed tools to anchor yourself in the present moment. SHOP THE MENTAL WELLNESS STORE https://mentalwellnessspace.store/ GET YOUR FREE SELF-COMPASSION GUIDE to help replace critical self-talk. http://SelfTalkHelp.com GET MY ANXIETY BOOK https://amzn.to/3vWdJAX MY AMAZING VIDEO EDITOR https://www.5filmsmedia.com/contact (this is not an affiliate link but a resource. I've had a long relationship with Ruslan and his company, so use my name and he will hook you up! 😊 You can tell him I said that) WANT TO START IN THERAPY? Here’s a convenient and affordable option with my sponsor BetterHelp https://Betterhelp.com/drmarks For a monthly fee, you get a REAL licensed therapist with whom you can meet weekly by phone, video or chat. You can also send daily messages. For a full review of the service, watch this video https://youtu.be/kDs9HxGnyxw If you use this link you will get a 10% discount on your first month. https://betterhelp.com/drmarks This is an option I've researched. I get a referral commission if you sign up. Timestamps 0:00 – The everyday struggle of mental time travel 0:46 – Why your brain constantly rewinds or fast-forwards 1:06 – What is mental time travel, really? 1:50 – The default mode network: your brain’s built-in autopilot 2:45 – How rumination and worry drain your mental energy 3:30 – The physical cost of mental time travel 3:56 – Temporal awareness: how to notice when you’ve left the present 4:40 – Why anchoring is essential for mental clarity 5:14 – Technique #1: Label the time frame 5:56 – Technique #2: Use sensory and body-based anchors 6:50 – Grounding with breath and Essential Tools card deck 7:27 – Technique #3: Create a pattern interrupt 8:11 – Making anchoring a daily habit 9:13 – Why the present moment is the gateway to resilience 9:48 – What’s next: Rewiring your inner dialogue 10:12 – Grab the Essential Tools Card Deck Want to know more about mental health and self-improvement? On this channel I discuss topics such as bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), relationships and personal development/self-improvement. I upload weekly. If you don’t want to miss a video, click here to subscribe. https://goo.gl/DFfT33 Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these videos can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor.