June 15, 2026
The Pathway to Integrated Living
— Daily reminders for a conscious, connected life —
Worry often feels productive because it keeps our minds busy, but it rarely solves anything. The real work begins when we pause to ask ourselves honest questions: Who told me to worry this way? Is this thought actually serving me? Am I controlling this thought, or is it controlling me? These simple questions hold the power to transform the habits of a lifetime, freeing us from the weight we've been carrying.
The focus for today is:
When you catch yourself worrying about something with no concrete basis, pause and ask: "Says Who?" This simple question begins the process of taking back control of your mind.
Today's message is inspired by Ora Nadrich, author of the book: Says Who?: How One Simple Question Can Change the Way You Think Forever
We all experience those elusive worries—the ones that have no real foundation but persist anyway, making us feel agitated and anxious. Ora Nadrich calls these "Something to Worry About" thoughts, and she's identified the real culprit: we often create them because we're accustomed to having something to worry about. The turning point comes when we begin questioning these thoughts directly. By asking "Says Who?" we challenge the origin and validity of our worry. By asking "Am I in control of this thought?" we recognize when worry has begun controlling us instead. And by asking "Does this thought work for me?" we discover that needless worry does nothing but steal our peace. The freedom lies not in forcing positivity, but in consciously choosing whether a thought deserves our mental energy.
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What To Do With Those Something to Worry About Thoughts
Author: Ora Nadrich
A Reminder:
When you catch yourself worrying about something with no concrete basis, pause and ask: "Says Who?" This simple question begins the process of taking back control of your mind.
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RELATED BOOK: Says Who?: How One Simple Question Can Change the Way You Think Forever
By Ora Nadrich. More than simple "think positive" slogans and inspirational platitudes, this is a practical guide providing tangible steps to tackling a condition that affects us all: negative thoughts.
For more info and/or to order this book, click here. Also available as a Kindle edition and Audiobook.
About the Author
Ora Nadrich, a popular Huffington Post writer, is a Los Angeles-based certified Life Coach and Mindful Meditation specialist. From a very early age Ora has been a seeker of knowledge, with a particular interest and talent in discovering how our thoughts work. Ora has also facilitated a popular Women's Group for the last several years.
Author's website: www.OraNadrich.com
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