"Il est beaucoup plus difficile de tuer un fantôme qu'une réalité"
— Virginia Woolf
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Trying to deal with something that isn't real or clear, like a worry or a rumor, is much tougher than dealing with something real and visible. For example, if you have a project due at work, that's a concrete task you can handle step-by-step. But if you're worried about whether people at work like you, that's a vague fear that’s hard to solve because it's not based on solid facts. Just like in history, people often feared witches or ghosts, which they couldn't see or touch, and that fear created more problems than actual threats ever did. When facing fears or rumors, it's smart to focus on what you can see and control, instead of letting your imagination run wild. This way, you can take clear actions and feel more in control.
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