Well it does sort of make sense to me, anyway. I firmly believe that thoughts are what causes the feelings that follow. I mean, for instance, imagine how many times you've said, "If x happens, I'm going to be angry, sad, devastated...whatever negative. What if, instead, you said "If x happens, I'm going to acknowledge that feeling, but not let it immobilize me..I mean, it's like you move on from that moment and don't get frozen in time. Let's face it, we pretty much believe what we tell ourselves. For every doubt, I know I can come up with some affirmation that can at least compete with the negative thought. The first thing I have been doing in the morning, is laying in bed for a few minutes breathing and telling myself to just slow down. It seems to work because by the time I get in my car, I'm way more calm about driving. I don't dwell on anything exept what I will do when I get to work, what I'm having for lunch..just little things that keep my mind busy. The more I focus away from anxious thoughts, the more I can control them. My 2 cents anyway...Hey runner,,,nice to see you again!! :)