So much mental anguish comes from an insufficient understanding of reality, the absence of a viable plan for maximizing meaning given reality, and failure to effectively execute such a plan.
The life plan is a holistic solution to mental anguish, because it is a practical approach to aligning oneself to the greatest possible purpose, orienting the individual to the greatest meaning and maximally propagating that meaning into every facet of life.
By consciously identifying and addressing shortcomings in one’s character qualities, values, beliefs, goals, and tasks, one can effectively mitigate mental anguish. Beliefs that cover more of reality with greater accuracy will generate goals and tasks that are better prioritized to produce much greater joy.