Worrying is a common response to the events in our lives that we have no control over. Whether it’s the news we hear, how others treat us, or our own negative thoughts, these things can easily mess up our minds and lead to worry and anxiety. Unfortunately, worrying is a very unproductive activity, and it can cause us to create even more mental health issues.

When we worry, we tend to make up extreme scenarios and outcomes that will never turn out that way. This only makes us feel more anxious and stressed, which can be harmful to our overall wellbeing. It’s important to recognize that worrying is pointless because we can’t always control the outcome, and it’s very possible that our fears will never come true. In essence, we only waste energy thinking about something that will only exist in our heads, and in turn, we create an environment full of anxiety.

So, what can we do when a thought of worry appears in our mind? The first step is to take a step back and realize that it’s just a thought, and it doesn’t define us. Accept the thought that has appeared, and then let it go. We can do this by taking a few deep breaths, focusing on the present moment, and reminding ourselves that worrying won’t change the outcome.

I want to share with you a personal story about how I dealt with a situation that had been causing me worry for months. I was in a relationship that I knew had to end, but I didn’t know how. I kept thinking about when, where, and how I would break the news, and these thoughts consumed my mind. It wasn’t easy because there was real love between us, but I knew it was the right thing to do.

After months of racking my brain over it, I realized that worrying wasn’t helping me find a solution or achieve anything. I started to let it go and told myself, “The right time will come, and I will know when it does.” I stopped stressing about it, even though I had many people around me pushing me to end the relationship. I stayed in my trusting energy and no matter what thoughts or opinions came into my head, I didn’t let them affect me.

Eventually, the right time did come, and I ended the relationship in a way that was respectful and compassionate. Looking back, I realize that my worrying only made the situation more difficult, and it was only when I let go of my worries and trusted that everything would work out that the solution came to me.

In conclusion, worrying is a natural response to the events in our lives, but it’s important to recognize that it’s not a productive activity. When we worry, we tend to create more mental health issues, and we don’t always have control over the outcome. Instead of worrying, we can take a step back, accept our thoughts, and let them go. Trusting that everything will work out can help us find solutions and achieve our goals without the added stress of worry and anxiety.