Worry Time Planner
Structure a daily worry window — a standard technique for reducing all-day rumination.
Scheduled worry time for an eleven-year-old runs about eleven minutes, starts in the late afternoon and must end at least two hours before bed — worries outside the window get written down rather than discussed.
Worry Time Planner
Frequently asked
Is the Worry Time Planner free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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