"Sufre más de lo necesario, quien sufre antes de que sea necesario."
— Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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Worrying about things that haven't happened yet only adds more stress to your life. Imagine you have an exam next week. If you start stressing about it days before, you will feel anxious and exhausted, even though the exam is still far away. This doesn't help you and only makes you feel worse. It's like carrying a heavy backpack full of books before you even reach school – it's unnecessary and tiring. Instead, focus on preparing for the exam step by step, and deal with worries when they actually become real. This way, you save energy and keep yourself calm.
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