"Nous souffrons plus souvent en imagination qu'en réalité"
— Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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People often worry and stress about things that might happen in the future, even though these things usually don't end up happening. For example, someone might spend weeks feeling nervous about a big presentation at work, imagining all the things that could go wrong. But when the day arrives, everything goes smoothly, and they realize they were worried for nothing. This shows that our minds can create more stress and fear than what we actually experience. Instead of wasting energy on worrying, it's better to focus on what we can control and stay positive. Learning to calm our minds can make life easier and more enjoyable.
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