The things that bother you are most of the time just in your thoughts. A study from Cornell University found that 85% of the things people worry about never happen. And further, for that 15% of cases where worries "come true", 79% of people handle them better than they thought and learn something valuable from the experience. So, in total, 97% of concerns are unfounded or manageable.
Why do we worry so much?
It is in our nature to worry. We worry about money, career, relationship, health and everything else that seems important to us.
We worry why we don't have enough clothes in the closet, why the colleague got that bonus and we didn't, we even worry in some cases even though the sky is blue... But now we have the necessary proof that our worries are most of the time unfounded.
Now you are probably starting to wonder why you worry so much…
Well you're not the only ones…Does this make you worry less? Maybe no. In fact, you're probably now wondering why you keep bothering, knowing that it's just a waste of time and energy. That's why you should use this information to convince yourself that worry is the worst investment. Try to find something else to think about or get involved in something that gives you a better return.
How to manage worries
The next time you feel anxious, remember that 97% of the things you worry about won't happen, or otherwise, will be more manageable. Instead of wasting time worrying, focus on activities that bring you pleasure and productivity. This may be the best way to spend your time, effort and energy.
So the next time you worry about a potential situation, remember: Chances are, it will never happen.
What if the opposite happens? And even if it does, you'll be able to manage it much better than you think. As we mentioned: only 3% of your worries have a real basis. So stop negative thoughts as they are just a big waste of time and start living more calmly!
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