Why do we worry about the future? And how to stop worrying about the future?

It's normal to feel worried about what the future may hold. These feelings help us anticipate what may come and may even motivate us. However, when that becomes chronic, we may start to see negative effects on our mental and physical well-being. Worrying too much can also cause us to avoid the things we find stressful.

When you find yourself worrying about the future because you are picturing a negative outcome. If your mind has been taken over by chronic worry, your risk assessment skills may be distorted. You may even find yourself consumed with worry about future possibilities when there isn’t any real evidence that the negative event will actually come to pass.

Learn and practice relaxation techniques can help

By learning and practicing relaxation techniques, you will be able to reduce worry. Some techniques that may be helpful include:

• Deep breathing

• Imagination

• Read your favorite books

• Meditation

If chronic worrying is getting in the way of your everyday life, it may be time to seek professional help. A therapist may be able to help you get to the bottom of your worrying and learn skills and techniques to cope.