What’s coming up soon? What could you start proactively processing through now?

Interesting question, but I can’t process something until it happens. Some people can probably do this since people are indeed different. But not me. And this seems like it could border on anxiety. I thought people thought anxiety was bad? Confusing.

Give this idea to some mental health “experts,” and they would have a field day with the DSM open for you.

But sometimes I think, should I start processing the death of a pet before it happens? Or a person if I know it’s imminent? I probably would because why wait? I can’t ignore something this big when I know it’s coming. But other things, I just sort of let happen.

I think proactively processing is better when you are sure of an event. Processing not having my car when it’s 50/50 isn’t beneficial. But I see nothing wrong with PLANNING for things. If I don’t have a car, how will I take my dog to the vet? Or take him to the park? Get to my hometown (3+ hours away)?

So, for me, it would be hard to start proactively processing most things. I think I have to clearly see something (or experience it) to start processing it. Which usually happens after the event. But it sounds good if you can do it.