Have you been battling robots in your head? In this short guide to managing AI worries, we’re going to ease your anxiety. If AI overlords are taking over your job in your head, then this is for you! No more 3 a.m. stares at the ceiling, losing sleep over artificial intelligence evicting you from your working station!

Here’s the plot twist: The real bandit isn’t even those sleek AI machines but that whirlwind of worries you’ve been caught up in. Sneaky, right?

Why is anxiety such a sneaky little joy-snatcher?

According to the Attention Restoration Theory (or ART for the cool kids), your focus juice isn’t bottomless. Dump it all on AI-end-of-the-world worries, and oops, you’re running on fumes when crunch time comes at work.

Moms and grannies worldwide knew the secret – rest! But our oh-so-evolved brains have to make things complex. Obsess over AI, and boom! Social media throws even more robot apocalypse stories at you. And don’t get me started on that one coworker who loves a good AI scare story during your coffee breaks. Neuroscience has a name for it – mirror neurons. Yup, they make you feel the same panic your buddy’s feeling.

Gloomy? Maybe. But hold on to your hats because here comes the fun part!

Happy exercise

Grab a pen and list down ten things that fire you up.
Next, scribble how they make you feel. Spoiler: You’re in for some surprises. Some “mood-boosters” might be undercover energy thieves, while those boring activities? Well, they might just be the unsung heroes in your life.

Stuck with energy-sucking tasks? Here’s a hack: swap them with something from your energized list. And follow the SMART code – keep it Simple, Measurable, Achievable, Real, and Timely.

Try some Mindfulness

Whether it’s walking Fluffy, your chihuahua dog, or just couch potato-ing, being fully in the moment gives your brain that much-needed breather.

Superhero yourself!

But, for those pesky times when your thoughts are party-crashing loud, it’s time to go all-in superhero-style! Psychologist Amy Cuddy spilled the beans on this: a ‘power pose’ can literally reduce your stress levels. Imagine standing tall, like Wonder Woman after saving the day or Superman after a victorious battle. Just two minutes, and voilà! You’re geared up to tackle anything.

So, rockstar, next time AI anxieties creep up, strike that pose. Feel that adrenaline? That’s you ready to seize the day. Remember, it’s not about shushing your brain; it’s about having a fun chat back. Go on, strike that pose!