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There’s a Great Difference Between a Worry and a Concern

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There’s a Great Difference Between a Worry and a Concern

“There is a great difference between worry and concern. A

worried person sees a problem and a concerned person

solves the problem.”

Harold Stephens, American Author

 

As I see it . . . . . . .

 

There’s a great difference between a worry and a concern

 

Worry is focused on the problem . . . . and the past.

 

Your thinking is stuck in the past, worrying about something that has taken place and can’t be changed. Worrying creates a negative mindset . . . .  and focuses you energy and thinking on the problem.

 

The key is there is no amount of worrying that you can do that will cure the problem.

 

A concern is in the here and now . . . . and focusing your energy and efforts on finding a solution to the concern is a difference story. When you’re focused on the solution you are focusing your thinking forward to remove the concern.

 

There’s a great difference between a worry and a concern . . . . worrying keeps you locked into the past. Worrying will also create a great deal of stress in your life without finding the resolution to the problem.

 

Focusing on your concern becomes an actionable and manageable condition that with forethought and effort can be successfully be put to rest.

 

There’s a great difference between a worry and a concern . . . . and it’s all in how you look at it . . . . and what you do about it.

 

©2014 Lou Ludwig Motivational Power Quote, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

 

Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Lou..... sometimes issues are out of your hands....worrying about them is stressful....who needs more stress!!!

May 08, 2014 07:20 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning, Lou. I do get concerned about a lot of things in my business. I find a way to solve the problem. I also find that worry does absolutely nothing. I like the quote.

May 08, 2014 07:25 PM
John Wiley
Fort Myers, FL
Lee County, FL, ECO Broker, GRI, SRES,GREEN,PSA

Good morning Lou, you are absolutely spot on this morning. Worry is negative that solves nothing, it only brings us down. "Don't Worry Mon, be Happy", is great advice.

May 08, 2014 09:22 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Concern is the precursor to action as worry seems to be an act of helplessness Lou...

Friends make Friday's special,

Thank you! Paul

May 08, 2014 11:34 PM
Cindy Graesser
Keller Williams - Temecula, CA
CG Premier Realty Group. "We'll Get you Moving!"

Good article -  good reminder to not worry..especially about the future -  today has enough concerns of its own. :)

May 09, 2014 01:51 AM