Worrying Solves Nothing, So Do Something
Before I started the 6 Word Project, I literally could not think of 6 words that endeared my self worth. I thought back from when I was a kid and tried to think of advice given to me by my coaches. Anything I had come up with was either 7,8, or 9 words, or too short. Then I started thinking about how far I had come with my education. For years on end I was always the kid with the tutor, I had an issue with dyslexia but I never let that get me down. If I got a C in math I nearly posted it on the fridge with a wide grin on my face. C's in my family were A's if it was math involved. My mom always told me that we're a math illiterate family, and that she blames it on genetics haha. For as long as I could remember, I stress very easily. I was a competitive gymnast for nearly 10 years and I always, always stressed about competing. Constantly telling myself, "what if I dont land my dismount, what if I miss beam by an inch." My mom always told me, "Honey, worrying solves nothing." And there it was! When I added, "so do something" I wanted to incorporate the motivation to end the worrying, and do something about it. Stop worrying about something, and just fix it. That sounds kind of cliche but its that little push to get you going on whether its in college, a boyfriend, a friend, a family member. You have to break through that "worry" factor and just step all over it. Sitting there worrying about something you think you won't succeed in is only going to hold you back from what you've been trying to accomplish. It never hurt anyone to try. At first you don't succeed, then try again.
This is really great. I have the same problem but with English. I could never express what I wanted to say on paper. My English teacher told me that a paper is usually 70% worrying about what to write. You are absolutely correct when you said it never hurt anyone to try.
ReplyDeletehaha. I love it when you mention your mom blaming genetics for being a math family. Other than that, I agree when you say that worrying too much a bout something is never the key to success.
ReplyDelete"If at first you don't succeed, try try again." ;D
I had the same problem with English class. I remember I had so much stress when I took this class last year. After I wrote my first essay , my teacher put a not on my paper. He suggested that it is better to drop this course. At that time, I was so upset but I decided to do my best. Finally, I did pass my English class with an A grade. I believe you can do it anything if you want and try hard.
ReplyDeletei've always lived by the don't stress lifestyle. take on challenges worry-free and conquer them by being capable and confident. Life is only as difficult as you make it.
ReplyDeleteThis is really great advice!! I've also had to learn that worrying solves nothing! It's just a waste of time, and now that I practice this and know how to deal with things, I notice other people doing it and try to help them. But my favorite quote of this post was "You have to break through that "worry" factor and just step all over it." haha :) Thank you for posting!
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