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StepVheN comments on Question: Being uncertain without worrying? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: StepVheN 17 April 2012 04:22:32PM 0 points [-]

You know the way people say "be in the moment" and all your worries will disappear?

That's utter insanity.

But.

There is a case to be made for thinking in the moment. Think about what you can do right now, to alleviate your worry. Putting some kind of Plan B in place maybe?

People seem to crave direction and purpose. If you can put in place a plan that you can begin working on right now that will lend some greater direction to your life regardless of this new change, you may alleviate the worry.