November 5, 2024
Worrying vs Planning
Years ago, I started building a list of my favorite quotes.
Of all the quotes on my list, the one that I have shared most is this one:
“Worry is a misuse of imagination.” –Dan Zadra
When you find yourself catastrophizing about some future possibility, try this:
- Make a short list of possible outcomes
- Make contingency plans for each outcome
- Think about something else
Worrying endlessly about something you have no control over is bad for your health.
Better to focus your energy on something you can control.
Yours,
—J