Comments on: Why worrying is a COMPLETE waste of time and energy

By: Mike Tiojanco

Mike Tiojanco — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:52:18 +0000

So there are 2 things you can worry about – those you have control over and those you don’t.

If you’ve got control over it – it’s usually not as big a deal as it is in your head. Usually I find that when I finally take care of something I’m worrying about, it’s not nearly the problem I thought it was.

If it’s out of your control – it’s a serious waste of time (as you said above). I suppose you could plan for different outcomes, but usually I think I’m better off just rolling with whatever happens.

By: Mark Loercher

Mark Loercher — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:52:29 +0000

great post! the mind is such a powerful thing that learning to control it could greatly benefit ones life. Fool your mind to make its natural response a positive one!

By: Ken Kurosawa

Ken Kurosawa — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:04:19 +0000

Great points, I’ve been worrying recently about work and the uncertainty of the future, but worrying really is a waste of time and energy, which could have been used to improve my future outlook. Thanks for the tips!

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:22:05 +0000

My wife is the worry-wart in our home. Drives me absolutely bonkers. She always asks “How do I “not worry?” I’ve tried some of your suggestions and they don’t seem to give much relief. Think I’ll have her read your post…

By: Positive Gangsta

Positive Gangsta — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:34:21 +0000

Why worry when you can live a life of fearless existence.

By: srinirao

srinirao — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:16:00 +0000

Dani: Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

Eric: I think that you and I have had a very similar experience. If I had spent all time worrying over these last few months I think I would have missed out on an opportunity for tremendous personal growth.

By: Eric | Eden Journal

Eric | Eden Journal — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:49:38 +0000

I agree completely. Worry is a waste of time. I posted a similar blog titled “How I learned the lessons of Hakuna Matata – No Worries.” It was one of my first posts, because I believe that it is so very important to overcome worry. Worry can become a hinderance to our growth and can interfere with every day life. I had a life lesson, learned in the ninth grade, that taught me to overcome worry. I’m so glad I paid attention, and got the message.

The no worry philosophy was expecially useful during my 3 months of unemployment earlier this year. Had I been busy worrying, I would have completely missed an opportunity to spend time with and enjoy life with my family.

By: Positively Present

Positively Present — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:58:16 +0000

Such a great post! Worry is SUCH a waste of time!