← Anxiety and Overthinking
Interactive attention tool · About 2 minutes

Thought Parking Lot

Briefly record a recurring concern, choose whether and when it needs attention, and redirect toward the task or moment in front of you.

Before you begin

Postponing is not pretending the thought does not exist.

The purpose is to acknowledge the concern and give it an intentional place, rather than repeatedly trying to solve it during every part of the day.

If the concern requires immediate action or involves safety, respond to it now instead of parking it.

Do not postpone an immediate safety concern, urgent medical need, required deadline, or situation requiring timely action. Persistent or impairing worry may benefit from support from a licensed mental health professional or health care provider.