Wednesday, July 1, 2009

10-10-10

Sometimes I worry too much. Sometimes I think too much. Doesn't everyone? It's just kind of part of life I guess. But I let myself get carried away with worst-case scenarios more often than I wish I did.

Why am I blogging about this? Well, I read an article a few months ago that I need to remind myself about on days like today when my mind can't let something go.

Take that silly (or big) worry and ask yourself these three questions:

1- How will this affect me in 10 days?
2-How will this affect me in 10 months?
3-How will this affect me in 10 years?

New perspective, eh? Most of the time, my worry will be gone within the 10 days, let alone 10 months or years. So breath Karlee, everything is going to be just fine.

So, there's an little inspirational thought, more for myself than anyone else. Thanks for letting me vent!

Maybe I'm having anxiety because deep down, I'm missing Michael Jackson.
(I said maybe...)





9 comments:

Darek and Hollie Woodward said...

Good rule of thumb Karlee. I also worry ALOT about everything, I'll have to try this out, thanks!

Cherice said...

Kar I think it's that u miss me not Michael. Don't worry I ll be home soon jk. I m so excited to see ur beautiful face and to play though. I m with ya on the worrying thing I alway always always am worrying. Mine is i have to realize what I can and cannot control for example other peoples choices. I wish I had more power with that one. Lol. Love and miss u my friend. Be home in 2300 miles. Yuck for a 40 hour drive.

The Horners! said...

Own it sister! I miss Michael but I think it's just because he's not around. Don't get me wrong I love the classics. I'm exactly the same way! I'm going to have to try this 10-10-10 business!

shanna said...

I do the same thing, thats such great advice.

Mrs. W said...

Well, Karlee, the first part is to admit it and you've admitted it- there was that 'maybe' though. You need to search a little deeper and find a definite in there. nice picture, you're so cute!

zack~kristin~stockton~kailee! said...

so this 10-10-10 rule is pretty good. ill definitely be giving it a try because i too... stress. way. too. much. also, i don't know how you took such a twisted up picture and still looked pretty, but props to you because you pulled it off!

Nicole Marie said...

such a good point! and great tips to stop worrying. plus worrying causes wrinkles!

Anonymous said...

Kar,
Perfect advice I needed at the moment. Thank you!
Court

Diana said...

Nice to see you are enjoying your new macbook! Lucky duck! I think you really must have some weird crush on Michael... you can't stop talking about him!