Reasons To Stop Worrying (Break The Habit of Excessive Thinking)

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  • @sharongriffiths4796
    @sharongriffiths4796 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2660

    One of my favorite quotes is, "Worry is a terrible waste of imagination." That helped me curb my worrying.

  • @jaxx-inspiregrowcreate2862
    @jaxx-inspiregrowcreate2862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3581

    The past is finished and the future does not yet exist. Stay in the present and focus on what you can do in the moment

    • @Booster85
      @Booster85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Like eckhart Tolles power of now bro

    • @robgoodsight6216
      @robgoodsight6216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      true

    • @momijiparfait
      @momijiparfait 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absoluely

    • @iliveinsideyourhouse3943
      @iliveinsideyourhouse3943 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Ris3Up85
      You can go to different dimensions with D4C from JoJo

    • @FR-ty5vn
      @FR-ty5vn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Exactly, but plan for the future as it is usually coming...

  • @A_Salted_Fishe
    @A_Salted_Fishe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2898

    Becoming physically disabled in a vehicle accident at the beginning of this year taught me the futility of worrying. You can have done everything right and things can still go to shit.

    • @surfside75
      @surfside75 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Just hydroplaned my beloved custom 97 4runner that I said I'd never let go of.. well😞
      -On the other hand that truck saved my life! Not but a inch behind my driver's seat is where the telephone poll impacted. Thank you Dune!!

    • @MeetMeOnTheMoon
      @MeetMeOnTheMoon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      Good wishings to you Kevin.

    • @Walamonga1313
      @Walamonga1313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      That's the worst thing. It will always go to shit regardless, so why can't we just stop thinking about it?

    • @A_Salted_Fishe
      @A_Salted_Fishe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      @@Walamonga1313 it's not about trying to stop the negative thoughts - those too are inevitable. It's about learning to recognise and truly allow yourself to experience those little moments of joy.

    • @A_Salted_Fishe
      @A_Salted_Fishe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@surfside75 glad to hear you made it buddy

  • @caelmcdiarmid1874
    @caelmcdiarmid1874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +842

    "There are more things that frighten us than injure us, and we suffer more in imagination than in reality."
    -Seneca

    • @cricielleramirez8588
      @cricielleramirez8588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Damn that's real

    • @Aubrey2004-j4k
      @Aubrey2004-j4k ปีที่แล้ว +1

      666 likes

    • @MBroz
      @MBroz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How is such a quote helpful though? This utter shite is so outdated it's painful...

  • @yobama9687
    @yobama9687 4 ปีที่แล้ว +998

    "Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present.
    " - Marcus Aurelius

  • @Walamonga1313
    @Walamonga1313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +356

    The funniest and saddest thing is when you try your hardest to avoid something horrible you thought might happen, only to basically end up being the cause of it

    • @tommyle5606
      @tommyle5606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yo....I am literally a living proof of this and I’m glad I’m not the only one 😭

    • @belo101
      @belo101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree

    • @AegeusI7
      @AegeusI7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This could be me but i realised now that i just should let things go there way and i hope i choose the right option

    • @thestormyblizzard1357
      @thestormyblizzard1357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@AegeusI7 Ayo, God?

    • @thestormyblizzard1357
      @thestormyblizzard1357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Honestly, it's the same nut-slapping truth I've been hit with recently

  • @oftenwrong.
    @oftenwrong. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    Worring is like sitting in a rocking chair. It doesn’t get you anywhere. But it gives you something to do

    • @thestormyblizzard1357
      @thestormyblizzard1357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Severely underrated comment

    • @jakefastf
      @jakefastf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Plagiarizer

    • @jakefastf
      @jakefastf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Somebody watched van wilder

    • @GeorgeLista
      @GeorgeLista 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Don’t think I’ve ever fallen asleep worrying… rocking chairs are so underrated.

    • @himbaerno1
      @himbaerno1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sooo true....

  • @varnikachandrasekara1478
    @varnikachandrasekara1478 4 ปีที่แล้ว +504

    "Worrying makes you suffer twice"
    -Newt Scamander

    • @robertlegrand4621
      @robertlegrand4621 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why twice? It means it will for sure happens ?

    • @gongusdeedeetow1510
      @gongusdeedeetow1510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@robertlegrand4621 if it does happen then you worried twice.

    • @whyareyougay9872
      @whyareyougay9872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And anxiety worsens the pain

    • @robinq3638
      @robinq3638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I would say more than twice. I would say many ppl spend their lives worrying about death, so in a way theyre recreating this scenario over and over. Like their living their deaths rather than living their lives, if that makes any sense.

    • @drippinwet774
      @drippinwet774 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@robertlegrand4621well, Voldemort died every time a Horcrux was destroyed on his journey to immortality.

  • @tylerdurden2150
    @tylerdurden2150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1177

    We should always be asking ourselves: “Is this something that is, or is not, in my control?” - Epictetus

    • @ineskt6361
      @ineskt6361 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Each morning I tell to myself " I accept what I can't control" and that helped me a lot to deal with my overthinking and excessive worrying

    • @jblaker
      @jblaker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The serenity prayer. As a daily reminder. Yes

    • @jblaker
      @jblaker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks for making the video.

    • @luisterrust
      @luisterrust 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ines KaraTerki very wise!

    • @ineskt6361
      @ineskt6361 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@luisterrust thank you!

  • @Arkhs
    @Arkhs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1953

    The hardest hurdle to overcome is worrying about how much I'm worrying lol.

    • @geespar1
      @geespar1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      It’s better than worrying about whether you’re worrying enough

    • @stefanul
      @stefanul 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Ris3Up85 1) virgin

    • @EnteiW
      @EnteiW 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Only the ego wants to stop worrying about worrying

    • @jonbeak3603
      @jonbeak3603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It's ok to worry, just know that you are worrying

    • @jacksonlaframboise9367
      @jacksonlaframboise9367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Im always worrying that im missing something obvious. Like, I got decent, yet annoyingly delayed stats. So being dumb, ugly and awkward for legit 70% of my life and than suddenly having all of those things pull a 180 right as I hit my 20’s. Like. Fuck me. Being dumb ugly and awkward was my excuse. Thats who I am. Now If I chose to rely on that crutch I just feel depressed, anxious and guilty. Those things suck way more than being dumb ugly and awkward. But, its different. It sucks more but, Its self inflicted. Ive been tryna hone in my intuition as a result because, im a sucker for just tryna figure all my problems out by using words in my head alone and, when I realized that I legit cause all my problems, I could only assume I was the cause of that problem as well. And im just assuming changing how I think is probably a good start. Because if am not the cause of my problems, than im fucked. Which would just be dope. But its not true because when I think that I have no control, anxiety, depression, guilt yada yada. Like, normally when you are fucked out of your control, it is in something that you are not aware needs changing. Some Adam and Eve type shit. So you are naked and not afraid. I guess aside from my personal bs, normally worry comes from a problem that you are aware of. And you are worried because you are aware of it and believe you can solve it. Doesn’t mean you can but, proving you are helpless also gets rid of worry all the same. Like, nobody is excited and anxious after their team loses. So like, the good news is you could probably figure out how to worry less about worrying. The bad news is, you are probably not going to worry less aside from worrying less about worrying less. Which you said was the hardest hurdle but, i feel theres some genuine pain in the irony of that. And, I mean, worry sucks but, its kinda helpful sometimes. And learning to use worry as a tool is nice. But you can always beat urself over the head with a hammer. Like, a hammer is a tool as well right? Same sorta deal. Tho, actually, doing so would probably be a dope permanent fix to the problem of worrying, which is kinda fucked up in a poetic way. I guess don’t use a tool as a weapon...on yourself...cuz bad.

  • @rhettvaughan1937
    @rhettvaughan1937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +547

    "Nothing is so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes. What madness is it to be expecting evil before it comes." - seneca

    • @mridultripathi4624
      @mridultripathi4624 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow

    • @mguarin912
      @mguarin912 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Love it

    • @Jimraynor45
      @Jimraynor45 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It really depends on the specific situation. Sometimes you should expect misfortunes or evil.

    • @rhettvaughan1937
      @rhettvaughan1937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Jimraynor45 out of pure curiosity, when would worrying be beneficial?

    • @MrYsosad
      @MrYsosad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      only a fool would go out unprepared, unless he is prepared to fail from the start

  • @manufacturedreality8706
    @manufacturedreality8706 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    "I never think of the future - it comes soon enough.
    "
    - Albert Einstein

  • @sundos.3
    @sundos.3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    I’ve been telling myself today: if God wanted us to think about the future, He’d let us know what’s going to happen; if He wanted us to change the past, He’d let us change it. But instead, He wants us to live the present moment which is why we can’t change the past, and can’t depict what the future holds. And this some how calmed me.
    Thank you very much for the video, such a calming one, as your usual videos! Very much love for this channel, it’s really helping me to improve myself. Wish you all the best 🙏🏻

    • @Walamonga1313
      @Walamonga1313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Now you gave it a religious overtone which many people won't agree with

    • @Ladyblue7620
      @Ladyblue7620 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@Walamonga1313 they don't have to

    • @SuspiciousLobster5677
      @SuspiciousLobster5677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Believing in a floating man in the sky that controls everything about as real as any character from a book like the cat in the hat

    • @hyjuujjj
      @hyjuujjj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      God is energy, which means his everywhere. He doesn't float in the sky.

    • @johnbrennick8738
      @johnbrennick8738 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      jaime parra How do you know? So many people have had NDEs - they know. And those who truly study NDEs have not satisfactorily explained away the consistent and numerous personal testimonies. I haven’t had an NDE so I cannot “know” for sure myself, but I definitely cannot rule out that there is more.

  • @Booster85
    @Booster85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +343

    I'm the worst for this including over-thinking, makes life so hard at times

    • @joedavis4150
      @joedavis4150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      We need to remember that nothing is for sure, and nothing is exact. Therefore we simply need to become very good at estimating.

    • @Booster85
      @Booster85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@joedavis4150 Think maybe we need to just chill and let life flow, what will be will be

    • @joedavis4150
      @joedavis4150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Booster85 ... Que Sera Sera, by Patti Page, or else Doris Day... Que Sera Sera!

    • @pianospeedrun
      @pianospeedrun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Booster85 after months of investigating on myself the nature of reality and experiencing what i was learning on a roadtrip, i came to this very conclusion, and it's honestly perfect that way

    • @Booster85
      @Booster85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pianospeedrun Thanks buddy!

  • @wilwad
    @wilwad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Man I used to be a worrier. I tried to plan out everything. Now I let life take its course & things usually work out just fine 😊

  • @pedropruzzo3978
    @pedropruzzo3978 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Bob Marley said it "In our life we have some trouble, and when you worry you make it double". Great video.

  • @ArturoCabello
    @ArturoCabello 4 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    One of the worst habits we all seem to suffer as it takes the joy of today. Remember the future is unwritten! Take your next step with confidence!

    • @ramsnation196
      @ramsnation196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      need this man thank you

  • @PuffinPass
    @PuffinPass 4 ปีที่แล้ว +719

    You know what had the biggest impact on lowering my worry? Deleting most social media from my life, not even kidding a little bit.

    • @QuesadillaLover
      @QuesadillaLover 4 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      Yes yes yes. I got rid of Facebook, snapchat and instagram years ago. It feels so good to focus on self improvement and not what others are doing. I also believe that going through your contacts and deleting the ones that don't have any relevance to my present day life.

    • @gregofcanada4494
      @gregofcanada4494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Same. I disabled Facebook (so I can keep in touch with friends and family on messenger). I haven't missed it since.

    • @michaelherring6862
      @michaelherring6862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      This is what I need to do

    • @zero_meercat8624
      @zero_meercat8624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Lol this made shit worst for me it just left me in my own thoughts and worry

    • @janiceperez9538
      @janiceperez9538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Me too but i have to keep my fb for work purposes..but im glad im a private person now specially on social media.

  • @kaustabc7562
    @kaustabc7562 4 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    The story of the Chinese farmer is absolutely fantastic. There's a lot to learn from ancient knowledge such as these.
    "Confine yourself to the present."
    ~ Marcus Aurelius

    • @mountainman6172
      @mountainman6172 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sometime the present is so depressingly bad that worrying about the future or past becomes a sanctuary

    • @Cyber_Kriss
      @Cyber_Kriss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Maybe

    • @guillermochavez2170
      @guillermochavez2170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mountainman6172 I agree. Those times are inevitable they will come to everyone the idea is to prepare ahead of time in order to just flow with those troubled times.

    • @ollieblass9370
      @ollieblass9370 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I enjoyed Alan Watts narrating the story of the Chinese farmer.

    • @Booster85
      @Booster85 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Forgot about this, great story!

  • @liafuentes326
    @liafuentes326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Peace of mind is necessary to live a happy life, a healthy life, a stoic life.

  • @vishsolo2879
    @vishsolo2879 4 ปีที่แล้ว +630

    Your consistency in making topnotch content is Godlike

    • @Einzelgänger
      @Einzelgänger  4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Thank you for the compliment Vish..!

    • @millieilenelynnfetzig1576
      @millieilenelynnfetzig1576 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      For real. When I meet people who like to engage in higher level thinking, I tell them about my favorite TH-cam philosopher, tell them how he helped me turn my involuntary isolation/loneliness (mine started a year before Rona) into my conscious decision to live in relative solitude. I am ok with that mindset about 75% of the time, and that is a Christmas miracle. . The video on breakups turned my very deep and chronic depression into acceptance. I’ve been reading Fromms The Art Of Loving which is giving me crazy concepts to try out. I feel like a scientist and the lab is my brain. The only ethical brain to experiment with. Because of one of your videos on the shadow, I have decided to do shadow work to compliment my CBT. My therapist said to use mindfulness when the symptoms of my disorder flare up.
      All of this was inspired by your videos. I found you because of a search I did on journal writing.
      Your work is one of the reasons I’m still here. 🤦‍♀️ America’s shitty mental health care isn’t over exaggerated. I told my self at one point that I would try anything but Scientology to heal my brain.
      I’ve spent more time editing I’m nervous. But I feel you should know that your videos have impacted me in a positive way. And if you ever want an “educated but no degree” American to skype with I am so down 😊 hah! People look at me weird when I talk about the absurdity of unified ethics. But that is better than the protests I hear when I tel them I don’t believe in karma. I’m fun at parties. And r/unpopularopinion on Reddit is a cool place to hang out for a few minutes. But with your voice you could probably recite Beowulf and I wouldn’t fall asleep. So for real hit me up.

    • @jax9289
      @jax9289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      FR

    • @ivar7350
      @ivar7350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Modern day philosophical great.

    • @pankajranga7611
      @pankajranga7611 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe

  • @mentalinstructor
    @mentalinstructor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    If it is under control - why worry
    If it is not under control - why worry 🌈

  • @danielal8793
    @danielal8793 4 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    Don't judge the present situation cause you don't know how things will turn out
    -Einzelgänger

  • @thesavageavenger4477
    @thesavageavenger4477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    You will never know how on time this video is for my life right now. And while I’m on the subject, allow me to formally thank you for all that you do with this TH-cam channel. This channel has helped me get through some immensely hard times, and I want you to know how much your content is appreciated. Keep up the good work and stay blesssssed.🙏🏽

  • @Aeturnist
    @Aeturnist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Worrying increase your stress-> stress increase your anxiety -> anxiety make you having panic attacks -> panic attacks make you miserable and more worrying. Keep your mind at present and break the cycle.

    • @user-id1ij8vc8i
      @user-id1ij8vc8i 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's it my friend I'm trying to control myself 👍🙏

  • @EmmanuelP21
    @EmmanuelP21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    How mysterious is life, about 6 out of 10 of these videos come out just when I'm struggling with a topic that is remarkably relevant to the video that has been uploaded. Thank you for these video essays, they truly are helpful.

    • @justinslaton1130
      @justinslaton1130 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here... the timing is scary

    • @EmmanuelP21
      @EmmanuelP21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah, it may be spying on us but I think it's more of a joint effort from its algorithm and also TH-cam spying on us. We should be concerned, but if it's promoting to me stuff for me to be a better and caring person in this crazy world, that's still scary, but what can we do? This technology has helped and also destroyed lives. We could disconnect, there is nothing really stopping us from doing it, true, life will be a bit more complicated but I believe we all have personal decisions to make about what do we want for our life and future. Cuz there is no incentive for these companies to let go of this technology.

    • @slimshady1394
      @slimshady1394 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Vercingetorix i agree with you totally. It is very scary. Had a zoom talk with my school therapist about how i can't live in a moment and constantly worry 2 hours ago and now i see this video pop up "out of nowhere".
      These gadgets are very dangerous and there are many distopian possibilities in future associated with technology. Yes, there are reasons to worry

    • @SuperAvocadoo
      @SuperAvocadoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You watch one of these videos then comment, like, or subscribe, then TH-cam recommends others related to the one you watched. Simple as that.
      The topic of this video is a common topic around the world and there are millions or billions of people watching TH-cam. It's not a surprise some of people will be watching videos which can be related to the situation they are in now.
      So it's nothing special and stop worrying about it.

    • @cheesecake4648
      @cheesecake4648 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      google is listening to you

  • @NT-ev2wl
    @NT-ev2wl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    What a wonderful Taoism story! I've been practicing "not to worry" for a long time, and finally I noticed I wasn't worrying and whining when I lost my job last month, but thinking constructively. I realized there are huge difference in those two, and I'm happy that I finally recognized change in myself. I'll keep at it for life. Thank you for the video! I always learn something from you!

    • @Fandoms4Life
      @Fandoms4Life ปีที่แล้ว

      How did you practise not to worry?

  • @brianlittle9202
    @brianlittle9202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's sad that worrying robs us of the here and now. I have wasted so many days that were otherwise beautiful worrying about what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow and as the video said we can't change yesterday and most of the time the thing I was worrying about happening the next day never did. Sadness and worry will rob us of today and we never get today back.

  • @Davine.sounds
    @Davine.sounds 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Mastering your mind, your emotions and your habits can change the trajectory of your life fast 🙏

  • @Tiberiansam
    @Tiberiansam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I just lost my job yesterday and was very worried about what will happen next... This video completely changed my perspective on that!

  • @SuperKaner1
    @SuperKaner1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I've heard that Taoist proverb before, and I have found it prompts an essential mindset for liberating yourself from worry. I've found that surrendering judgement and quitting labeling thoughts and events as "good" and "bad", allows harmony to come to the manifest in the mind, and in action

  • @Darrenwalkingby
    @Darrenwalkingby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    “Don’t judge certain outcomes because we don’t know what will happen” that’s solid 💯👏

  • @musicbeyondwithboushra
    @musicbeyondwithboushra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm here because I'm worried about my worrying.

  • @CrispyParrot
    @CrispyParrot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    "Worrying only keeps us from acting." So true.

  • @botan2475
    @botan2475 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    BROO. So basically I worry and overthink a lot. Especially this days where I think about my age and what I am going to do when I grow up and finding a job. And then today these videos shows up. One over overthinking and this video about worrying. I am so fortunate because both videos helped me realize. Maybe.

  • @rokyo401
    @rokyo401 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The story of the farmer really resonates with me. It gives me hope that even the worst possible outcomes I worry about could turn out good somehow

  • @ananya.a04
    @ananya.a04 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I worry so much that it takes up all my time. I am unable to focus on my studies or stay connected with my friends because of it. I stay sane for the sake of my family, I laugh and converse with them, but they can only help me if I decide to help myself. I can’t stop. It’s horrible. I cry a lot, obsess a lot and even though I have my moments of clarity, they get severely overshadowed by my crazy thoughts over and over again.
    I struggle with thoughts about my future job, my future family, whether or not will my future spouse cheat on me, will I die of a horrible medical condition or not, will I have to see all my loved ones die before me, whether or not will I achieve stability in life or not, etc. There’s no stopping them. They swarm my head and latch on. I don’t know what to do. Please help, someone 🙏🏻

    • @billycox475
      @billycox475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're not alone. We all worry too much. I don't have an answer but you are not alone. Reach out to someone you know. You might be surprised at the compassion of just casual acquaintances.

    • @bikeshmehta2002
      @bikeshmehta2002 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are a lot of like us. Talk with people who understand you.

    • @franug
      @franug 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm just like you. Therapy helps. Drugs too (of prescribed by a doctor) when you have crisis. In my case these episodes come and go depending on the circumstances, but they aren't as bad as they were before going to therapy, and now I know it's a disorder...I used to think that feeling this way was rational; I couldn't see how disproportional my reaction was

  • @tandrew7175
    @tandrew7175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    1. 1:40 - the vast majority won’t happen.
    2. 4:00 - we can’t control the future.
    3. 6:00 - we often don’t value certain events properly.
    Conclusion 8:18 - worrying and the immune system.

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      T. Andrew, In life there are only 2 problems-mind and the body. To feel better reduce negative thoughts and overthinking. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Observe your breath sensations when taking a walk, before sleep, in college, at work, when reading, etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media, take morning sunlight walks and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.

    • @wngkB2312
      @wngkB2312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks!🙂

  • @OPTIMUMELITE
    @OPTIMUMELITE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    My problem right now is I feel what may possibly is coming but I feel stuck like theres nothing I can do to stop what I've planted in my mind, when in fact those bad dreams may never happen. I just want to let that shit go. It eats at my mind a lot.
    There mainly fears of the worst possible outcome in life.

    • @shivanjaydj5565
      @shivanjaydj5565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This is catastrophizing , read about it youll understand better why youre doing this and how to stop

    • @iMitev
      @iMitev 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stay strong my brother! You can go through that!

    • @cliffkonkle3467
      @cliffkonkle3467 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what I do and it causes me anxiety and depression with suicidal thoughts. I hope you are ok friend

    • @psilocycho2761
      @psilocycho2761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      6 months on. Are you still?

  • @Jimmy-er2mc
    @Jimmy-er2mc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I’m so depressed with life. I stress at literally everything. 😞

    • @mediterraneandiet2483
      @mediterraneandiet2483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      CBD Oil is excellent for anxiety and depression with no side effects. Find a review of the best brands.

    • @paulfenton8017
      @paulfenton8017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I am so sorry that you feel so depressed with life I can empathise with your plight I feel like this also I have found that people will try and help you with the best intentions but they can never know your suffering the reason been is because of your present situation sometimes your situation can't be changed its out of your control decisions about your life might be governed by other people and they can't help us because we can't change the present situation no matter how hard we try if have to come to a point where you realise they don't care and we have to do the same

    • @cuteracoons5434
      @cuteracoons5434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      💖💖dude dont stress

    • @woj6872
      @woj6872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bro... i relate, be strong dude 💪

    • @mediterraneandiet2483
      @mediterraneandiet2483 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Tony Is that your conclusion after extensive research or did you just read a hit piece article.

  • @maxallan-patel3115
    @maxallan-patel3115 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Stop taking responsibility for your thoughts. Why are you worrying about something that you didn’t summon in the first place?

    • @billycox475
      @billycox475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had to read that a few times. Thanks for the perspective! I'm gonna use it.

    • @krishayvetteayson9324
      @krishayvetteayson9324 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you!

  • @HouseFromSmartCity
    @HouseFromSmartCity 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I used to overthink everything...it helped me be diligent but it also lead to what I like to call “over editing”; the point where you go through every possible outcome and then do everything in your power to have the perfect solution to handling whatever that is.
    Problem was, even after coming up with that solution, I’d still be tweaking little things here and there. Whether it was a sales presentation I had to give, a response to a potential client, or even in my personal life hanging out with my family & friends.
    It was exhausting. Physically and mentally. What helped break the cycle is just making sure things are 85% perfect. Once there, move on. No more thinking about it.
    That extra 15% is left to the things I cannot control and it’s not my business to know.
    Most of what we worry about falls into two categories:
    1. What we can control
    2. What we cannot
    Being energy efficient and always being mindful of where my time is going has helped me not revert back to old & poor bad habits.
    Might help you to frame it in a similar fashion as well, to any of you reading.
    Be better than your thoughts 💪🏼

  • @lavlarous4349
    @lavlarous4349 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Finished yesterday night the "power of now" of Tolle. This video here is the cherry on the cake.
    Thank you.

    • @surfside75
      @surfside75 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That very book started me on the path I'm on today and it's very very good "living in the now" 😁🍻

    • @TheNesbittExperience
      @TheNesbittExperience 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The sacred pause.

  • @maheshramchandaani336
    @maheshramchandaani336 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Whenever you are feeling down remind yourself that it will pass, remind yourself that you are nothing less than a miracle, remind yourself that your Karmas are being cleansed. Pray to God, prayer is powerful. Have faith, have patience. Love yourself. Do good to others, it will come back to you. Good times will come. Peace and love.

  • @kamvemusic
    @kamvemusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Literally just had a conversation with myself about how my overthinking is slowly killing me, then this popped up

  • @dexdalador
    @dexdalador 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Incredible video, I have been suffering from a lot of worrying and anxiety since I know myself, trying to anxiously control the future events etc.. And because of that (sometimes paralysing) worry and fear it's been hard to actually do small, positive actions in the here and now that will actually lead to a better future...
    But those times when for whatever reason I stopped worrying, it felt like I could breathe again without this heavy weight.
    Such an eye opening video, I will watch this every week now, thank you for putting this out!

    • @Jackgritty28
      @Jackgritty28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some people need to worry,planning for the future,is a future promised to anyone,if the future is uncertain,the world didn't end ,a blessing could be curse,and vice Versa,the possibilities and options could be changeable or sabotaged,so why worry,if you couldn't control it,worry about the here and now,attack a problem on a different day ,from a different angle,and events could fall into place,because instant results aren't always possible❌💲✔️

  • @noxmagubane
    @noxmagubane 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Regardless of what happens there is always a silver lining to everything, life is ever changing therefore be thankful for the present and focus on what you can control.

  • @user-mh9ic4uq4p
    @user-mh9ic4uq4p 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Wow, it was wild that I happened to see this video today because I've been having an awful mental health day. Worrying and anxiety is so difficult, and lately my head has felt so tight with the stress. This video helped me and gave me a better insight. Thank you very much for this. Great content!

  • @xavier7438
    @xavier7438 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Precisely by the end of the month I'm going abroad for a practical internship and I can't stop worrying about how it will affect me. I've always been an introvert and now (I'm 23) I'm starting to realize the consequences of it. I'm the typical smart kid who's always been told that he could be whoever he wanted, but never knew what he wanted. I've always taken the easy path, to the point that I have a degree in something a don't really like. Also, I've wasted countless hours playing videogames and being lazy as fuck, becoming an obese who didn't like his body. All of this has resulted in years of self-hate, which could only be coped with permanent daydreaming. I've spent more time inside my head than in the real world. But 1 year ago I started to change. I started working up and taking care of myself, gaining some confidence. I've even managed to transform the inner voice that would despise me to a voice that tries to help me. But I'm far from being fine. I've never approached a girl and, although now my chances of succeeding are much higher, I can't feel any kind of attraction. It's like my mind has not changed. I think my regular daydreaming has distorted the way I feel. I still look cold and vapid. Here is where this month's travel becomes relevant. I'm leaving with a group of people and miraculously I befriended 2 girls. This could only be possible because 1 of the girls is the total opposite of me. Totally expansive, self-centred and overwhelmingly sexual. I don't know the boundaries between us and that has given me anxiety and an urge to undestand her. I was about to tell her but something inside me wanted to keep experimenting. Her passion and freedom has made me reconsider everything. I started to learn about the psychology and philosophy of self-transformation (shout out to Academy of idea) and my creative side is starting to awaken. Somehow I feel like she is the spear that can break my shield. I know she will damage me but I'm fucking tired of taking the easy path. Yet I feel like I'm fooling myself, that this is not the right path and that I'm going to suffer for nothing. On the one hand the internship in something I don't really like that can define my future and on the other hand the girl that has awaken my spark. I feel like I'll be split in half. I don't know. I really don't know.
    Thanks for reading :)

    • @generalizedmalaise
      @generalizedmalaise 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for sharing your story. Tbh it’s fascinating how I saw myself in what you described. Good luck to you!

    • @adamcroccito5081
      @adamcroccito5081 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am rooting for you, may You be happy, healthy and I wish for you unbridled success in all your endeavors!!! When u do more and more positive things every day they will be sure to add up, if you don't already. Keeping a journal may help you as you track your progress.
      It seems to be part of the human condition that no one is 100 per cent satisfied with where they re at...
      Thank you...

    • @xavier7438
      @xavier7438 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@generalizedmalaise thank you! Would you mind expanding your response? I'd really want to know about people who have lived similar situations.

    • @avicennitegh1377
      @avicennitegh1377 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The more challenging path (and that might be the easy one) is likely to get you striving and you write of awakening like the popping of bubbles happening in your world. There's a time for everything and they show themselves to you, while you're striving. So far, and so good. Cheers

    • @psilocycho2761
      @psilocycho2761 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any good news? 6 months on, I'm interested.
      You sounded pretty hung up on this girl, hope it didnt fuck with your head too much?

  • @standupstraight9691
    @standupstraight9691 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to over think and worry. I've grown out that through getting older, and now I think as little as possible except for what I enjoy. I've just stopped giving a damn about most things that don't interest me.

  • @PsychLing0
    @PsychLing0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Don't worry, be happy!

  • @QuestionEverythingButWHY
    @QuestionEverythingButWHY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    “No matter how much suffering you went through, you never wanted to let go of those memories.”
    ― Haruki Murakami

  • @kamakhyaprasad6790
    @kamakhyaprasad6790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's one of those videos ... which is worth seeing more than once. Most of us take worrying to be normal and even inevitable, without realising that we can actually practice getting rid of it and stay happy.

  • @youcouldvebeengettingdownt5620
    @youcouldvebeengettingdownt5620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve developed this habit of assigning tasks in my mind for a particular time, like dividing the hours for specific tasks and when I couldn’t perform that self-assigned task, my mind goes ballistic and just obsesses at being disappointed. If only I could relax a little and be freer.

  • @cocobun4863
    @cocobun4863 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I swear every time I struggle with mental issue you immediately upload a vid about it !!! You’re awesome

  • @kaanalove5849
    @kaanalove5849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish that everyone knew that ALL THINGS are happening for our HIGHEST good. Have faith in your journey. Trust the process. Don't worry. Fear is an illusion

  • @RemcoNijkamp
    @RemcoNijkamp ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A lot of the wisdom in this brilliant video can be found in the book 'How to stop worrying and start living' also. It's always next to my bed for some daily reading.

  • @shantajannat5152
    @shantajannat5152 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    this video helped me to calm myself..... but sometimes I forget everything and start to do the same mistake again and again..... whenever I feel like it I should watch this video again

  • @manufacturedreality8706
    @manufacturedreality8706 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”
    ― Lao Tzu

  • @toddboothbee1361
    @toddboothbee1361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've noticed in myself that when I worry, I don't distinguish between the possible and the probable.

  • @jackhammer8061
    @jackhammer8061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There’s a quote they close every AA meeting with that goes “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” I find is also really helpful if you understand it correctly.
    Great video! I particularly like the part where you break down the dynamics of long term future planning, and staying focused in the moment to work towards those goals. Our caveman brains tends to disregard it as just another abstract idea if it’s not in the moment.

  • @wanderingsoul1189
    @wanderingsoul1189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    no need to worry about a thing which is highly uncertain. One should flow with positive thinking and hope.

  • @subratasingha1138
    @subratasingha1138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Don't delete this video. This video is very much needed

  • @thorfilhodeodin3291
    @thorfilhodeodin3291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For the past year I was really trying not to worry, and I was succeeding on it, but life isn't fair and I lost an uncle last week to this crisis and today 3 of my cousins were diagnosed with the virus and all of them were in close contact with the rest of my family. I can't help but be worried... And it's hurting me. Hopefully nothing will happen and this will only be a worry... I just wanted to open up a little bit, thanks for reading.

  • @the_notorious_bas
    @the_notorious_bas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "We simply don't know", that sums it up in a nuttshell

  • @dolaski
    @dolaski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am SO PLEASED I've found your channel and these videos! I've had a gigantic quest for finding myself in a religion, tried multiple mixed together, yet, you have managed to show me that I simply must not worry. I like to sit and meditate about what I have learned from you so far, so thank you. Thank you so much! You've been an enormous help for me!

  • @theselflovebae
    @theselflovebae 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    All my dad talks about is stoicism. All the time haha so for Father’s Day I bought him your book. He loves it and he is 72 reading it everyday. Just wanted to thank you for the amazing videos and the amazing book! 💜

  • @agtemp
    @agtemp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this wonderful video message. Been worrying for 35 years of my life as I've been lonely and single. Hereon, I'll just say to myself... *Maybe* and see if there's any final luck left in my life.

  • @sannamirza918
    @sannamirza918 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm a professional athlete in worrying. I guess it's time to retire.
    Great video 👍

  • @amorales2710
    @amorales2710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I worry and think about my future, I live my life in the present so I can also live it in the future and that’s what I’m constantly thinking about. We only have one life so I just think about whatever you decide for your life to be than make it worth it and be passionate about it

  • @karvn1148
    @karvn1148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Me: what an awesome video!!!
    Einzelgänger: maybe

  • @theresastevenson5934
    @theresastevenson5934 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Plan, dont worry. Planning is constructive. Thank you.

  • @user-dw9pr6fb5c
    @user-dw9pr6fb5c 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    "The past makes you wanna die out of regret and [the] future makes you depressed out of anxiety. So by elimination, the present is likely the happiest time..."
    ~Hikigaya Hachiman

  • @peanbean1973
    @peanbean1973 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think that worrying is actually a really powerful tool that we can use to our advantage. If you know how to channel your worry to a proper cause than you can use it as free hyperfocus. It just effortlessly shuts down everything else happening around you. Relaxes your body. Your brain just focuses. But only if you control it. It's when we worry About things that are out of our control is when we start to gain anxiety fear become restless. But honestly, when you worry about only things that you can control and that things that you should be worried about.Worrying doesn't feel that bad. It doesn't feel bad when your effectively tackling the issue. Worry can simply be your fuel to that. Or it can be the opposing force.

  • @edmundblackaddercoc8522
    @edmundblackaddercoc8522 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hit the most depressive state you can think of or be in, and you'll never worry again, coz you just don't care.

    • @KrisVic91
      @KrisVic91 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Joker

  • @chocowine6919
    @chocowine6919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you know if the future is written or unwritten, and even if its written or not, we still don't know. That's what's been on my mind constantly and the fact that we don't know triggers us to predict ourselves and worry even more. However after this video, my concern have been diminished cuz I now understand that whatever on earth may happen and no matter if its good or not, what ur thinking right now does not matter, things still can go shit or turn out to be a blessing. So just let things flow and accept everything, even the worry or negativity ur having

  • @mjolninja9358
    @mjolninja9358 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I always worry.

  • @TheJakeskates
    @TheJakeskates 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this video. I have been worrying so much about my future this past week and this video made me realize what a waste it is.

  • @Uninfluenecer
    @Uninfluenecer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was literally super stressed ! I’m glad I came across this video ! Made me happy 😊 and gave me some hope ! Thank you 💓

  • @alkasoli4002
    @alkasoli4002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Worrying happens only when you think about the past....Then you link this with your future.. Well ...future is always unpredictable

  • @JoseGarcia-oi7km
    @JoseGarcia-oi7km 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Your amazing man, I randomly heard your name on a comment two months ago and I felt curious. Is it one of the best decisions I've made? *Maybe.*

  • @Rukshan918
    @Rukshan918 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched this video more than 20 times. When I realize I'm worrying & overthinking too much, I came here & watch this. This is a real cure. Thanks Einzelgänger for making these golds.

  • @noxustds
    @noxustds 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My biggest worry is not being happy. I always fear something is gonna come that is gonna take my hapiness away.

    • @crakhaed
      @crakhaed 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happiness is like anything else. It's transient and ephemeral. We THINK we want it all the time, but if we really got that it would become the new baseline for our 'normal' and no longer FEEL like the happiness we expect, leading to dissatisfaction. The best way to avert this worry is to try and accept whatever circumstances you're in especially if the situation is outside of your ability to control.

  • @sandyketchum5386
    @sandyketchum5386 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just what I needed after waking up on this Sunday morning. I'm at a major turning point in my life, about to get my first job. And I'm filled with worries. "Will I get a job that pays enough? Will I even get a job? What if I'm the only one who doesn't?" And many more. But I feel at peace now after watching this video. Things may not turn out how I want them to but that doesn't mean they're undesirable. Guess I'll have to just watch the story unfold.

  • @random-accessmemory9201
    @random-accessmemory9201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this. I badly need this one right now. Thank you!

  • @lawrencejohnlj985
    @lawrencejohnlj985 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    During the lockdown I'm worrying about a lot of things. Lots of negative thoughts are coming into my mind because right now my mind is empty and I'm free during lockdown doing nothing.
    No, I'm not worried about finding a job or anything like that. I'm worrying about totally different things now.. Like my health, my body, my height, my looks. I am thinking I'm such and imperfect human being. This is what sitting empty does. This video will give me strength to not worry anymore. Thank you 🙏

  • @rohithroshon1814
    @rohithroshon1814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Was looking and expecting this. Thank you

  • @themodernotaku
    @themodernotaku 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for making this video. I’ve only dealt with anxiety for about 3 years and it’s gotten worse in waves and short periods of time. I quit one of my jobs because of it and had some lingering regrets because I felt like I allowed some form of weakness to curse myself. This wasn’t true in the slightest, I felt relief in spades but didn’t fully accept it until I saw this video.

  • @Brock871
    @Brock871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    02:08 Madara introduces himself

    • @dammarxo
      @dammarxo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Deadassss

    • @trevorfranks69
      @trevorfranks69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      More like the Darkness Devil

  • @shirleyac12
    @shirleyac12 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used to dwell and fear the future or regret the past. I’ve learned to let it go. I’ve accepted I can not control everything or be responsible for others actions . I control my actions and I’m responsible for myself . Planning isn’t a bad thing and mistakes are being a human . Learn from mistakes and enjoy life

  • @luisterrust
    @luisterrust 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The present moment is all there is. When you get your attention form the future I to the present. Much of your Worry goes away

  • @doctorz3518
    @doctorz3518 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always create a plan to arrive at my desired future. What I learned from the past years is that the future is very full of uncertainties, when I think of the past where I had my expectations for the future, I really can’t believe what I am today. Surely I made some mistakes and detour but nevertheless Im still happy. But my future plan really did guide me. Now a new page of my life is being written, Well boy oh boy Im fckn ready for this ride, along with my virtues, morals, and faith to God.

  • @orianz362
    @orianz362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just needed that im so scared about my money situation with this pandemic your video is so helpful with the mindset thanks! :)

  • @aomayosayyo8925
    @aomayosayyo8925 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This used to be my motto, hope the best but prepare for the worst. Talk about a half empty view, but that was what I knew and it helped me get to here, and that’s a beautiful thing.

  • @king_jalin4819
    @king_jalin4819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the video bro 👍🏾 I've always had a problem with over thinking and this made me feel alot better. 💯

  • @TheAnim365
    @TheAnim365 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a hypochondriac, this video helped easy my anxieties. I know my fears are irrational, but knowing is not enough. I have to ground myself in the present and accept the beautiful ebb and flow of life, despite its unpredictability.

  • @caricheng
    @caricheng 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Gosh, this was just what I needed to hear. I'm super attached to an opportunity that is turning out not to be as cool as I thought before, and I'm worrying SO MUCH about losing it.
    BTW have you ever thought about taking the audio and turning your videos into a podcast? Just an idea :)
    Thank you for one more amazing video!

    • @JakeStewart1343
      @JakeStewart1343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rejection is God's protection 🙏

  • @floop2935
    @floop2935 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Worrying and overthinking make me so freaking upset! 😫 i hate it and cant help ot

  • @sunnysal3889
    @sunnysal3889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The secret of happiness? I don’t mind what happens. To paraphrase Tolle. Easier said than done, Eckhart.

  • @thestormyblizzard1357
    @thestormyblizzard1357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been starting to document and save all of these wonderful quotes you guys in the comments of have been leaving! Thank you to Einzelganger and you guys for your incredible wisdom!
    Worrying leads to more problems than the ACTUAL problems we're facing. The amount of times I've been in a constant emotional and mental flurry because I just can't get my head out of my ass has caused so much detrimental destruction in a lot of my connections with people and has turned issues that would've been fine if I hadn't said something about it earlier.
    Guys, communication is so key in everything and you have no idea how much it causes problems if you have no self control over your situation.
    Focus on yourselves first. Focus on what means most to you and what will genuinely help boost you for the future in your disposal in the present. You have a lot of opportunities in this life!
    Before you love others, you must love yourself!
    Take care everyone! :D
    Stay safe!