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3 min read Anxiety

Pointless worry

Worry might have a purpose, but I bet it's not one of the ones you have in mind. 😬

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Here’s one for you: Is there ever a legitimate reason to worry? Does it serve any purpose, whatsoever? I can’t think of any, and I need your help.

“To prepare, Giles, you idiot!”

I can hear you yelling, but I’m not talking about planning, I’m talking about worrying.

You know, as in the dictionary definition:

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Worry (v.): To cause to be anxious

Planning or preparing is not the same as worrying. You can plan, or prepare without anxiety.

(As an aside, did you know that the etymology of the word ‘worry’ is ‘to strangle, or bite the throat’? Why do that to yourself?!)

“It’s got to be protective though, hasn’t it? Otherwise we wouldn’t do it!”

Hmmm, I’m not so sure. Let’s a have a look, shall we?