Worry is interest paid on problems yet to happen. 

I will never forget the weekend of my wedding back in 2015. We had family and friends flying in from around the country, dinners to host, and airport pick-ups to be on time for. Not to mention, finishing my vows, packing, and keeping a good attitude! (We've all been there on wedding days!) 

But then, as we were setting up the reception, a fall downpour began. And not a light or short one. This lasted for at least two hours. Normally, this wouldn't be an issue and I would enjoy a good rainfall, but our ceremony was to be outdoors and the reception was at a winery (50/50 inside and outside). It only added to my growing level of stress. The rain finally subsided but the weather remained dreary into Friday night. 

At dinner that evening with all of our family and friends, my stress-level continued to increase. I lost my appetite. I was wearing myself out. And of course, I was worried about the weather the next day. 

In case you've forgotten: we can't control the weather. 

And the frustrating thing is that I knew that. And I know that today. 

Research suggests that we spend nearly two hours each day worrying. That amounts to five years of your entire life spent in worry. That is not a good use of our finite time and resources when most of the time, we can’t control the outcome of the things we worry about.

What was the outcome? A perfect fall day to celebrate a wedding with family and friends. I wasted my time and energy on something I had zero control over.

Don't waste your time on things you can't control.