When your thoughts keep circling the same problem, try dividing it into two parts.

When your thoughts keep circling the same problem, try dividing it into two parts. Write down what you can change through your own actions and what is outside your control today. Someone else's opinion may stay the same, but you can explain your proposal more clearly. The result may take time, but you can prepare the next step. This distinction does not remove the difficulty. It simply helps you direct your effort toward the places where your participation can make a difference.