I came across some research on the subject of worry. Here's how it was presented: Things People Worry About: things that never happen - 40% things which did happen that worrying can't undo - 30% needless health worries - 12% petty, miscellaneous worries - 10% real, legitimate worries - 8% Of the legitimate worries, half are problems beyond our personal ability to solve. That leaves 4% in the realm of worries people can do something about. I thought about our gigantic national debt and weak economy. These seem to fit into both subcategories of "real" worries. You can't do much as an individual to solve the nation's debt and economic problems, yet you can prepare for a … [Read more...]