Worry is a Waste of Time

Do you have days when you ask yourself, "Why am I so tired? I haven't done anything!" Chances are, you did do something. You probably spent some time worrying, and worrying is horribly exhausting business. Really.

We worry about small things: What am I going to make for dinner tonight? Will I have time to clean the bathroom? Are the neighbors going to drop by without calling? Can I wait one more day to do laundry?

We worry about medium things: How am I going to plan that [anniversary, birthday, whatever] party? Is the weather and traffic going to make me late for my appointment? Did I remember to turn off the iron this morning?

We worry about big things: Are my kids doing okay? Am I meeting the needs of my spouse? Do I have enough money to pay all the bills this month? Am I planning well for the future?

Combine all those worries together, and before you know it, the day is gone, and you're exhausted. See, worrying causes anxiety and stress reactions in our bodies, and before we know it, our cortisol (stress hormones) increase, blood pressure goes up, heart rate goes up, we're queasy and sweaty...sort of like how we would feel trying to run a marathon after fasting and being dehydrated. No wonder we're all so tired!

I challenge you to be worry-free for the next 48 hours. I guarantee you'll feel good!

Don't worry! You can do it!