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Combatting our worries with wellness
“As a cure for worrying, work is better than whiskey.”
- Thomas Edison
In a perfect world, we would never worry about anything. We would simply be content and confident that everything in our life is going according to plan and will work out just fine. All of our family and friends would be doing just fine and our careers would keep blossoming in an upward trajectory with no concerns. In reality, the longer we live, the more we realize life can be unpredictable and unforgiving at times. Worrying about the future, whether it’s in our personal or professional life, can become a common occurrence.
When worry and stress strikes us, it can be easy to fall into traps of despair or anxiety that we can’t seem to shake. While only about one out of five of us suffer from some type of anxiety disorder, over half of US adults experience some type of worry or concern on a daily basis. And while less than half of people suffering with anxiety seek treatment, so many people who don’t experience extreme anxiety are unable to manage their worries with healthy solutions. While some people may seek comfort with exercise or meditation, many people turn to alcohol or junk food. I have identified with both groups. The latter options can seem much more enticing in the moment.
