When outcomes are uncertain, most of us spend a great deal of energy ruminating, worrying, and second-guessing ourselves. Not only is this a waste of time, but it makes us less likely to succeed

Melanie Greenberg
When outcomes are uncertain, most of us spend a great...
When outcomes are uncertain, most of us spend a great...
When outcomes are uncertain, most of us spend a great...
When outcomes are uncertain, most of us spend a great...
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When outcomes are uncertain, most of us spend a great deal of energy ruminating, worrying, and second-guessing ourselves. Not only is this a waste of time, but it makes us less likely to succeed. Why? Because when we try to predict the future we tend to forget that we cannot know for certain what will happen. And when we remember that we often feel better about things. This is because we know that we can make mistakes and still learn from them and survive and thrive.

Source: The Stressproof Brain: Master Your Emotional Response To Stress Using Mindfulness And Neuroplasticity

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