When we worry too much about the future then it leads us to think about the problems that may arise in the future and we get disturbed and anxious. When we become anxious, then it is hard for our mind to focus on the present moment and thus our mind becomes cluttered with negative thoughts about the past and the future. This makes our mind weak and less able to concentrate on the task at hand.
It is difficult to stay positive when we are worrying too much about the future, so let us find out how to stop worrying about the future and start living in the present moment.
Learn To Let Go!
It is not easy but let us try to learn to let go of the things that are out of our control. There are many things in life that are beyond our control like the condition of the environment, the behavior of other people, the health of our parents or family members, the economy, and the list is endless. So, what we need to do is that we need to concentrate on the things in our control and do everything possible to make those things in our control work for us.
For example, let us say we want to become rich. What is the first thing that we need to do? The answer is simple; we need to become a person who is desired by the people. How can we do this? The answer is also simple; all we need to do is that we need to offer something valuable to the people and give value to them.
How can we offer something valuable? The answer is easy; we can offer help and advice to people who are stuck with a problem and desperately need some guidance. So, if you are stuck in a bad love relationship then you offer your advice on how to win back the love of your partner. If you are struggling to pay off your debts then you offer your advice on how to get rid of debt.
If you want to lose weight then you offer your advice on how to go about it. There are innumerable ways in which we can offer help and advice to other people.
So, the first step to becoming successful is to learn to let go and start living in the present moment.
Concentrate On The Things In Your Control!
So, what is the second thing that we must do to stop worrying about the future and start living in the present? The answer is easy; all we need to do is that we need to concentrate on the things in our control and do everything possible to make those things in our control work for us.
To help you concentrate on the things in your control I am going to share a true story. Once upon a time there lived a man in a village who was very rich. He had three daughters and he loved them dearly and wanted the best for them.
One day his daughters went to the city to study and one of them fell in love with a young man who worked in a factory. They got married and had two sons. After some time, this couple returned to their village and started a business of making and selling handcrafted products. Their products were so unique and handcrafted so well that soon they became very successful and earned millions of rupees.
They moved to another city and started another business. And again they became successful and built up another empire. Soon after that they decided to settle down and have a family. But they found it difficult to have a baby girl and finally they decided to adopt a child. They gave the child the name “Sukanya” and she grew up to be an intelligent, beautiful and hard-working young woman. She graduated from college with flying colors and went on to become one of the most respected businesswomen of our country.
Her parents were so proud of her and so was everyone else. This is how Sukanya grew up; she had everything that any young girl could dream of. She had good friends, a loving family, she had a great job, a nice home, money, respect and she had the love of a wonderful man. So what more could any young girl want?
Ah yes, what about happiness?
You see, Sukanya always wanted more than just all this. Deep down inside she felt incomplete and she had this nagging feeling that she was missing something. She was never really satisfied with her life and she always longed for something more.