How can I journal to turn my fear of the future into understanding, like the quote suggests?

Try a short daily entry with three parts: 1) Name the fear: write the exact worry in one sentence. 2) Seek facts: list what you actually know right now (evidence, timelines, who’s involved). 3) Find the gaps: list what you don’t know yet and one small way to learn more (ask a question, read a source, do a 10‑minute task). Finish with a line: “When I understand X, my fear drops because Y.” Using the Stoic app for a quick check-in with this structure helps you build a habit of replacing vague fear with concrete information.

I’m anxious about failing at work. What specific prompts can I use in Stoic to understand it better and fear less?

Use this prompt set: • What outcome am I afraid of, precisely? • What would “failure” actually look like in measurable terms? • Which parts are within my control today? • What skill, resource, or feedback would increase my understanding by 10%? • What is the smallest reversible experiment I can run this week? • If it did go wrong, how would I recover? Journal brief answers. Understanding grows when you define terms, separate control from concern, and design small experiments—core stoic practices you can reflect on in your daily Stoic entry.

I overthink possible outcomes. How do I journal to reduce fear without suppressing my feelings?

Use a balanced, stoic-aligned page: 1) Validate: “What am I feeling right now?” (name it without judging). 2) Map outcomes: best case, most likely, worst case (one sentence each). 3) Evidence check: one fact supporting each scenario. 4) Control check: one action I can take today; one thing I’ll consciously let go. 5) Understanding goal: one question I will answer to reduce uncertainty. In the Stoic app, revisit yesterday’s entry to see what you learned—tracking understanding over time helps fear naturally recede.