Do you worry too much about your future? Tomorrow, next week, next month

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I do worry too much. I read a good statement a few days ago. It said......Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday....I do worry about things ahead. I am self employed and never really know if the work will keep coming in. When I look back all the things I worried about in the past have worked out ok so I think the quote above is very true

13 years ago. Rating: 15
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friendindeed

Thats right. 30 years I have needed work and never run out yet I worry. Stupid

commented 13 years ago

varon

friendindeed, I am self-employed too and have the same worries 'cause I don't know for how long I will be able to keep my business going. I went from having twelve full time employees to four. NFG.

commented 13 years ago

friendindeed

Hi varon...Its to be your own boss. Not o goo when sick or on Holls. The money stops. Wouldnt change it tho. All the best to you

commented 13 years ago

Jenn

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Not a worry in the world, not a penny in my pocket.. Life is going to happen just the same.

13 years ago. Rating: 14
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FreedomFighter

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Worry is trying to control things that we can't. It is one of the tools the demons use to cause us to question God.

13 years ago. Rating: 11
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Headless Man

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What, me worry.

13 years ago. Rating: 10
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Headless Man

I'm familiar with Alfred.........lol

commented 13 years ago

schubee

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I do worry about the future of myself, my family, my country, the world and everything. But, I always try to think positively, so I don't worry about the things excessively.

Recently, a chain of bad things has happened to me financially and as for my career. It's amazing how bad things come at me at the same time altogether. I've been under for a few weeks. But heck, how many times have I come back from the failures in my life? Many, many! I will overcome.

13 years ago. Rating: 9
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monkey11

Aw...what a great attitude! It is hard, sometimes, to see a way out! Hope things turn around for you soon! Good luck!

commented 13 years ago

schubee

Thanks, monkey11!
Why did you name yourself, monkey?

commented 13 years ago

varon

Good luck to you schubee, wish you the best.

commented 13 years ago

ed shank

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I feel comfortable financially at this time, due partially to a hobby which allows me to generate additional money. I am getting a bit tired of the amount of time I have to put into these projects, and the deadlines. My bodies telling me to chill. As long as I've got my old lady and my health that's all that matters. The future looks good for now. (Please no comments about The "old lady" remark, she's heard that since she's 15).

13 years ago. Rating: 8
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eggplant

Was she a child bride? You dirty old thing!

commented 13 years ago

Jenn

My hubby calls me that too.. It is indaring... But I still slap him around a lil when I hear it.

commented 13 years ago

ed shank

I dated her at 15, but I still am a filthy old. My wife's jaws get tight if I call her my old lady in front of a customer.

commented 13 years ago

schubee

Lol..behave!

commented 13 years ago

mom

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I worry my warts off...lol. Recently I decided that all my concerns were literally killing me so I took post it's and wrote "Right Here Right Now" and put them all around the house just to remind myself to stay in the moment. I am fully aware that most things we worry about never materialize but trying to stay present is quite difficult when you are so well worry trained.Raising teens is the most challenging thing I have ever entered so worry for them is a habit. Advice would be great as to how to just give this up;)

13 years ago. Rating: 8
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Jenn

Mom years ago I was diagnosised with siezures.. the doc told me I am a prime canadate for stroke... (that worry could actually kill me)I just let it all ride. Life is going to happen... All I can do is handle it when it gets here.

commented 13 years ago

mom

I appreciate your advice...I want to feel relaxed but it seems I have so much riding on my shoulders and no help. I know this too shall pass I am just stressing with our trip in two weeks and trying to work extra hours and deal with the kids and house and and and. i know once we get home i can take a breath...this feeling of drowning is stifling.

commented 13 years ago

FreedomFighter

Stressing out can cause the feeling of drowning because everything comes at you like a giant wave. Have you written everything down you need to do and what will happen between now and the trip? And even on the trip? Get a calendar or journal and write down everything and when it will get done. Be as detailed as possible and necessary. Then once it happens, check it off and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment. This will help break down the giant wave into manageable "drops of water" thinking, and your mind will say, "I won't have to deal with that little thing until such and such time or day, so I won't worry about it." :)

commented 13 years ago

mom

Thanks FreedomFighter...thats great advice!

commented 13 years ago

franklin5

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i used to worry about the future,but since i meet miss perfect,i am just enjoying the present a lot.............at my age i don't know how much future i have left anyway.............

13 years ago. Rating: 8
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daren1

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worry or concerned call it what you want perhaps yes.

13 years ago. Rating: 6
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Tommyh

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What bloody future? Some one once said,'Things are looking up,That's the only way you can look when you're flat on your back'.
How true.

13 years ago. Rating: 6
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varon

I have never hear this .... it is quite good. Thanks Tommyh

commented 13 years ago

IamPamela313

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It is learning to live in the present. ... Life is lived in the present. Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow is ... fix what you can and let the rest take care of itself.

13 years ago. Rating: 6
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matheneyg

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Remember the song the fella sang a few years back I think it was called Don't Worry Be Happy ! well when I get into a stressful time I think about that song and sing it. Works for me.

13 years ago. Rating: 6
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mom

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I worry my warts off...lol. Recently I decided that all my concerns were literally killing me so I took post it's and wrote "Right Here Right Now" and put them all around the house just to remind myself to stay in the moment. I am fully aware that most things we worry about never materialize but trying to stay present is quite difficult when you are so well worry trained.Raising teens is the most challenging thing I have ever entered so worry for them is a habit. Advice would be great as to how to just give this up;)

13 years ago. Rating: 6
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ed shank

Be greatfull you have them, some couples could never have kids. Can't tell you how many times I wanted to stick my foot "through" his ass. Now I miss him.

commented 13 years ago

mom

You have a point...I love my kids...it's just going through the teen thing alone can be overwhelming at times, especially when I can't seem to get through to them about the issues they are choosing. I know it is all part of being individuals and creating their own path. It is just hard to watch sometimes.

commented 13 years ago

ed shank

Just reinforce your love for them by telling them, and doing what a good parent is supposed to do. They will eventually see the light. Wish I heard those words while living at home. Life may have been different.

commented 13 years ago

roadrunnerdcbsr

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my father always said live for today because tomorrow may never come

13 years ago. Rating: 6
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friendindeed

Thats what I am worried about lol

commented 13 years ago

Tommyh

Don't the Buddhists say 'Tomorrow does not exist'?

commented 13 years ago

pythonlover

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I don't worry about my future,but i do tend to worry about my little grandsons future,i am his sole carer and if anything happened to me,gosh i dont know where he would end up.Like any parent i worry also if he will get into drugs or drink or even a life of crime.

13 years ago. Rating: 5
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friendindeed

I think we all worry about these things. I have been where you are and in the end all workred out good. Keep going

commented 13 years ago

pythonlover

Yep...all i can do is do my best.

commented 13 years ago

mycatsmom

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We'er all only a blink away from eternity

13 years ago. Rating: 5
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eggplant

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Not at all. I have my survivalist kit ready for any disasters.

13 years ago. Rating: 5
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hector5559

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Worry can be devided into parts,That kind of worry that will stop something wrong happening in the future,Thats proggessive worry, And worry that it does not matter what we do,we cannot alter the outcome,That is retrogressive,worry,Or is it all common sense,??

11 years ago. Rating: 5
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REDEYEDWOLF

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why worry about tomorrow it never comes its always be today and next week will always be next week take it one day at a time

13 years ago. Rating: 5
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Colleen

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No, I look forward to my future always. There's always something new and better to come. If bad appears, I accept that too. It's all experience no matter how you look at it.

13 years ago. Rating: 4
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jersy

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I worry just to things that can cost me very expensive. And everyone think for the future, for example after ten minutes i must go to eat breakfast, that is a plan for the future but not always it will be how you thought and how you planned. The future isn`t sure for nobody.

11 years ago. Rating: 4
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howareyou

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I woke up this morning and I wasnt worried. Now that makes me worry

13 years ago. Rating: 4
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hector5559

Very good,i like it,

commented 11 years ago

Tommyh

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Funny that.I worry about my grand kids too.What will they become after I'm gone? So i spoil them rotten while I have the opportunity.

13 years ago. Rating: 3
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