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The Price of Worry

Guest post by: Todd Linaman

Article Overview: In the next few days, you'll probably encounter situations that should be approached with a certain amount of forethought, caution, and even skepticism. But if those useful tools of wisdom get blown out of proportion, the result will be worry. At some level we all understand that nothing good comes from worrying, but it's hard to resist because it seems like such a vague, indefinable condition.

The Price of Worry

In the next few days, you'll probably encounter situations that should be approached with a certain amount of forethought, caution, and even skepticism. But if those useful tools of wisdom get blown out of proportion, the result will be worry. At some level we all understand that nothing good comes from worrying, but it's hard to resist because it seems like such a vague, indefinable condition.

People in all walks of life and times have thought a lot about worry, and some of their quotes help us to come up with a cost analysis.

Worry will cost you:

Your Health. Martin Luther observed, "Heavy thoughts bring on physical maladies; when the soul is oppressed so is the body."

Get your refund: When you're feeling very concerned about something, focus on caring for yourself physically. Eat healthy, get 8 hours of sleep and see your doctor if symptoms persist.

Your Well-Being. Thomas Jefferson said, "How much pain they have cost us, the evils which have never happened."

Get your refund: Take a brisk walk while you think over whatever is bothering you. The endorphins produced by the exercise will help you think more positively and stimulate solutions.

Your Energy. According to John Lubbock, "A day of worry is more exhausting than a day of work."

Get your refund: When you're fretting over something you can't control, DO something that is within your control. Accomplishing a goal or completing a project is energizing.

Your Personal Growth. Ed Northstrom reasoned, "You can never worry your way to enlightenment."

Get your refund: When you're bogged down with negative thoughts, read something inspiring. The Bible, biographies of great people who overcame obstacles, or articles that will help you improve your performance in your career or avocation will lift your focus from the problem to the bigger picture of positive possibilities.

Your Productivity. George Herbert wrote, "A hundredload of worry will not pay an ounce of debt."

Get your refund: When worry has you feeling like your hands are tied, it's easy to give up and do nothing. Get busy. Identify your problem, then list small things you can do to address it. Go through the list, one step at a time, and tackle each item. As they say, the only way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time!

Your Happiness. John Dryden lamented, "Only man clogs his happiness with care, destroying what is with thoughts of what may be."

Get your refund: If you have been unable to enjoy good things in your life because you're worried about what can go wrong, try thinking about all that could go right. If learning ballroom dancing would make you happy but you're afraid of making a fool of yourself, remember that embarrassment is not fatal and others in the class are probably just as nervous as you are. Focus on the probability that, once you learn to dance, you'll enjoy it for years to come.

Your Perspective. That great philosopher Charlie Brown (aka Charles Schultz) got it quite right when he said, "I've developed a new philosophy... I only dread one day at a time."

Get your refund: When you're worried about a long-term problem, take life one day at a time. Deal with what is in front of you right now - that's plenty for one day! If there is something you can do today to make your situation better tomorrow, go for it. But don't lump tomorrow's problems into today's load!

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