We’ve all been there. We make a mistake and spend hours, days and sometimes weeks worrying about our snafu. We spend precious time sweating over things we can’t control and for what?!
According to famed life guru Wayne Dyer, “It makes no sense to worry about things you have no control over because there’s nothing you can do about them and why worry about things you control? The activity of worrying keeps you immobilized.”
In addition to keeping us stuck, constant worrying is linked to higher levels of stress, anxiety and serious health problems like heart attack.
Now while worrying about the big things in life like bills and money may not vanish at the drop of a blog post, there are a few minor things we can officially stop worrying about. Here are ten of those things.
1. Your Follower Count
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, whatever social media site you’re obsessed with today. In the grand scheme of life, how many followers you have matters as much as whether Kim K and Beyonce become friends. It’s a non-mfing factor.
2. Other People’s Business
We are a society obsessed with each other. It’s part of the reason social media has become so popular. We love knowing what the next person is doing, wearing and buying. But honestly, these things rarely have any bearing on our own lives and worrying or dedicating your time to others is something you can stop today.
3. Who your Trashy Ex-Boyfriend is dating
He’s your ex-boyfriend for a reason. And if he mistreated you, should you really care who the next chick is? If you must, get a good look at her and then move on. Chances are he hasn’t changed and you’ve got bigger and better things to worry about: namely yourself!
4. Whether your bra & panties match
On “special occasions” yes matching lingerie is preferable but on an everyday not so much. I know women who obsess over this and in a perfect world, my unmentionables would match every day, but sometimes it doesn’t really work out that way. Making sure they’re clean is about all I worry about.
5. That Typo in your last blog post/work email/etc…
We’ve all been there. We craft a great email, post, tweet and press send only to find out it has a glaring typo. Doh! Before you get your unmatched panties in a bunch, realize one thing: the message is already sent. Unless its something like your client’s name spelled wrong, move on. If it happens to be a big blunder; correct, apologize and move on.
6. What *Insert Reality TV Star* is wearing/dating/basically anything they’re doing
This goes hand in hand with #2 but a level deeper. Reality stars are the new influencers but waiting on their every move is ridiculous. Stop worrying about what the latest TV star is doing, wearing, sleeping with because tomorrow there will be another show to focus on. It’s a conveyor belt that we should get off.
7. The Oh So Distant Future
Caring about your future is important, obsessing over it is not. Make plans, put in work and let God do the rest. That’s pretty much all you can do.
8. The Far Away Past
Your past doesn’t have to be your present, unless you make it that way. Leave the past in the past.Take time to examine and learn from your mistakes. Take strides to avoid making the same mistakes and close the door, matter of fact slam that sucka shut, never to reopen!
9. The Moves Others are Making
It’s easy to get caught up in the successes of others. Avoid lamenting others wins and becoming green with envy. Instead turn inward and see how you can accomplish your own goals.
10. How You Look to Others
Caring about your appearance and how you present yourself is great. But don’t let that care dictate who you are and what you do. Worrying too much about what others think of you is detrimental to your autonomy and individuality.
How do you deal with worrying? What advice would you give to stop worrying?
ha, thanks for posting this! I was following another blogs 30 days to a better you, and Now i can see why some of the friends on my FB appear to be much happier then other friends, and I was coming off as the not so happy one. Truely is teaching me not to worry about certain things, in general life, and in my blogging life. I love your post! They are always on point!
No problem Chellz and thank you! It’s easy to get caught up comparing yourself, but when you realize you’re doing it you have to cut it off. You’ll feel more content. I still worry but am trying to worry about positive things
sOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO very right, Fajr
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