We encounter problems all the time. Such is the nature of life in this world. When we get into a problem, we also try to find a solution for it. That is, we give a number of inputs, in the hope that these inputs would solve the problem. The greatest input most of us seem to give automatically, whenever any problem arises seems to be, “WORRY”.
Worry is not the right input – not for this problem; not for any problem. Worry never solved any problem. On the other hand, worry causes new problems. It adds to the problem and most of the time; it makes the problem appear bigger and bigger – making it more and more intimidating. Snow-balling the problem is all that “worry” does. The successful managers realize that “worry” is not only unproductive – but it is counter productive as well.
The immediate solution to any problem is to stop worrying about it. Of course, this would not solve the problem – but it would contain the problem, which is always a big help. My own experience says that when worry is not there, your inputs are going to be more efficient – and more effective.
Inputs sans worry is all you can do. Pause for a while; and think about the possible ways of solving. Try to fix the problem – to the best of your ability. Is there anything else you can do? “Don’t worry – be happy”.
The next thought is about “The corrosive aspects of worry”
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