Why you should let it go

And stop worrying for a change.

I worry about things so much. What I will eat for supper or breakfast tomorrow. What I will say when I meet an executive and how I will explain what I did to my mum because I know she will have something to say about my decision.

I think and think and think until I get stressed and realize that I’m stressing over nothing. There’s literally nothing to worry about.

How do I get over this?

I’ve become so good at hiding my feelings most people think I give all my cares to the wind. That I live in the moment and don’t care what anyone else thinks. Obviously it’s not true, I do care what people think but not everyone. However, for those of whom I have allowed to sway my emotions I care for them a lot.

Contrary to me, my mother doesn’t seem to worry so much about people, things or the next move. I worry about the next move and this disturbs me so much. Now, I am trying to live like her by adopting this attitude.

Those who live in the past are stressed and those who live in the future are anxious while those who live in the present, they have peace.

I don’t know which wise guy said this but it’s true. I’ve felt those emotions acutely when my mind is somewhere other than in the present.

I have managed to let go of a lot of stress. I think it has to do with my current support system and most importantly my choice of attitude. I can’t control everything and I also can’t let everything get to me. The past also needs to stay there, reliving bad moments doesn’t change the situation. Once I let that sink in and had the assurance of someone having my back my guard slowly came down and I am in a much healthier state of mind now.

So, although it doesn’t seem very easy right now I know worrying will become something I used to do, and I’ll be able to enjoy life even more by staying in the present.