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Much of the anxiety around death and aging can come from trying to anticipate the uncertain future. Instead of focusing on what may come, use the motivation to appreciate the moment you are in now –– whether just through changing your perspective or engaging in an intentional mindfulness practice.

* E.J. Mundell 2007 Brain Turns to Positive Thoughts When Faced With Death
*Madeline Holcombe 2026, Want to be happier? You may need to think more about death
*Wang, Pei, Yang & Wang (2025) - Frontiers in Psychiatry