Worry is a natural human reaction to not knowing.
We worry when we’re unsure what’s happening, how to
respond, or what the result will be—a feeling everyone
recognizes.
 
Most worry points toward the future and what it might
bring. It isn’t limited to ourselves; we worry about our
families, work, money, home, and the wider world. The
future is unknown, and worry shows that some part of us
knows this. Reducing worry often means getting more
comfortable with uncertainty.
 
Often, our fears center on losing what we already value—
our health, comfort, or support systems. Big choices can
spark intense worry because they create new conditions
and push us into the unfamiliar. That’s a major reason
procrastination is so common: sticking with the current
Uncertainty can feel safer than inviting new uncertainties.
On some level, we also treat worry as useful. After all,
A day spent worrying is exhausting.