Life Worries

[WebLady]

What life worries do you think about most? Money, Health, Sucess, ect?

Are you doing anything to help things go your way?

*Poll coming :)

[SerendipityCrafts]

I normally worry about all of the above :) but since I have been laid off, money is currently at the top of the list.

[WebLady]

I almost said all of the above (except the kid thing since I don't have any), but I really think it is mostly Health and Overall future/success in life that I think about the most. Everything else pretty much ties in with that for me.

I often worry about mine and DH's health in the future (especially with my family history) and want to continue to do little things everyday (probably should do more) to try to keep us as healthy as possible for as long as possible.

Of course I worry about my family too and wish they would take better care of themselves (mostly my parents here) so they will be around longer.

Money and all is on my mind alo too and that definitely ties into over all success in life. We want to be able to pay off our debt and be able to retire early and live worry free and of course it takes money for that.

DH has a plan for our future and it seems to be going well so far, slowly but surely.

I always think about my marriage, but I don't really worry about, I think we are good there :)

[SerendipityCrafts]

I always think about my marriage, but I don't really worry about, I think we are good there :)

Oooops, I didn't notice that one .... I wouldn't say I worry about that at all. I am primarily a money & kids worrier :) I sometimes worry about health but I will worry about DH more than myself.

DH and I have this bible quote on the fridge to remind us not to worry so much :) The last line is the kicker LOL

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is life not more important than food and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life.
Matthew 6:25-27 NIV

[amisteratwisterandme]

I am in constant worry mode. Sadly.

I worry most about the health/death of loved ones. My grandparents are 88, 82 and 80. I have also noticed my parents are starting to get older.

The economy has me pretty freaked out too, although FH and I both have pretty secure jobs I still worry. I thought I would have a heart attack when I found out how much I have lost on my retirement.

Then of course I worry about everyone's health.

I need to learn to quit worrying. (sigh)

[amisteratwisterandme]

Oooops, I didn't notice that one .... I wouldn't say I worry about that at all. I am primarily a money & kids worrier :) I sometimes worry about health but I will worry about DH more than myself.

DH and I have this bible quote on the fridge to remind us not to worry so much :) The last line is the kicker LOL

I think I need this quote.

[SunnyAB]

I was pretty much a constant worrier - about everything, (but I am a LOT better than I used to be). I don't have kids, but worried about my nieces and nephews; I worried about my Mom's health and FH Dad's health; my health isn't the greatest - would it get worse, would I be able to function; money - well, I don't want to be rolling in dough, but would like to have a bit bigger nest egg. I worried WHEN FH and I will ever get married - circumstances have put 'us' on hold for the time being. But it came to a point when I finally got it in my head that I can either worry and fret and make myself miserable -and feel worse, or I can just acknowledge my challenges - and make the best of things. Things would happen no matter how I acted, so I might as well make the best of it. Serendipity, I have a little round fridge magnet thing that has a similar message - I don't know if I have the exact wording, but its something like "Lord, help me to remember that whatever happens today, you and I will get through it together." That pretty much sums up my attitide. (MOST days) Just to add - when my Mom was going through a hard time, I lent her my magnet to give her a bit of inspiration. Well, it fell off her fridge and broke in half. She felt awful, but I just glued it back together and told her that to me, that crack in it adds that much more to the message. :D

[Docsgirl]

Normally money is at the top of the list, especially with it getting crunch time for this wedding, an emergency vet visit we weren't expecting, opening an investment account to start our house fund, looking into going back to college, etc. Thankfully DH is very good at budgeting the money.

Although from the famous words of my mother (and Van Wilder...too funny!)
"Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but doesn't get you anywhere". Too bad I can't be as nonchalant and laidback about everything like her! LOL

[KMS]

There are three of those that top my list, but the rest of them I worry about from time to time. I am always concerned about the health of the both of us and the ones that we love. But I'm sure that's no surprise to any of you! :D Growing up with a sick mom instilled a fear of the people around me dying at any given moment. Not good! I am also often trying to figure out if we're going to try to have kids. Then I wonder if they will turn out horrible and break my heart. Back and forth, back and forth!

[NurseLau84]

I worry about health the most. I already have that dreaded high cholesterol (bad genetics)! I take good care of myself.....eat well, exercise....but I worry that I'll have a heart attack someday like my father did. I also have horrible GERD (acid reflux disease) that has worsened since I started nursing school. I worry that I'll develop ulcers from that.

The future doesn't concern me much, and our finances are fine. In a few semesters I will be graduating and making a good salary to add to DH's income. I don't worry about DH losing his job; his company is still doing well despite the poor economic state, and engineer's can usually find work anywhere.

He has a retirement account and, since he started so young, has the numbers figured out so that we'll be very comfortable once we're ready to quit working. I'll obviously open my own when I start working as a RN. We're very goal oriented and ambitious people, which is why we work so well together. :)

[Katie-ryn]

I worry about health, money and overall success. I have a bunch of small problems (mainly knee cap tracking/weak ankle issues and blood pressure dropping when I stand), and I worry about my families/FH families health. I worry that we'll have enough money and that I'll be successful in life and I won't regret choosing the career that I did.

[kgvettegirl]

I guess that since my dad is 81 and my mom 75 I worry about being without them the most. Dad has a heart condition and so right now he is top on my prayer list. I know that only God is in control but still I'm a daddy's girl and would really hate to lose him.

Serendipity is right worry doesn't solve a thing but it is part of being human.

[Jacklynn]

I worry about way too much. Although the passage that was listed from Matthew 6 helps to keep me in line sometimes :)

I do worry about money quite a bit, mostly because we have almost 100k in student loan debt and we also have about 10k in credit card debt from various college expenses, including some tuition that I didn't get added to a loan.

I don't really worry about day to day health, we are pretty active, running about 3 times a week... although we could eat much better. But I do worry about life and death. I am pretty terrified of losing someone I love. I lost a friend 6 years ago, and that was painful enough and it wasn't even a best friend. Ever since then I am terrified of that.

Thankfully I don't have a reason to worry about our marriage :)

[Dani]

I am a worry wart.

I worry that I will get the call in the middle of the night about my dad (heart patient). I worry about Doug (heart patient).

I worry about our jobs and the economy. I worry about the future and retirement.

I just worry.

[mitch]

Once upon a time if i wasn't worrying i was worrying about not worrying. :bbeek:

But the past ten years has made Me realise there is more to life.

Watching My Dad pass away. Then within six months two friends dying and then My Nan. Then the break up of My First Marriage. My Mum being diagnosed with Dementia and the fall out with My only Brother.
The loss of Two Jobs, many friendships and health problems of My own.

After getting through all that still standing i realise there is no point worrying about the future. I have the love of a great man. Yes We are in debt but they will get paid as and when.

Everyday i look across the room and notice i am not alone.
I have a roof over My head. Food in My belly.
DH's Children are making their own way in life so no worries there.
We both have stable jobs and even if that was to go tits up We would turn our hands to anything to keep the wolves from the door.

Wrroy? Look i can't even spell it :rofl:

[SunnyAB]

A very dear friend gave this to me back in my manic worry days (I have this on my bulletin board - can't believe I didn't add this in my first post).. I don't want to offend anyone who is going through a rough time, I know many have gone through very rough times (as have I) and sometimes we have to deal with serious problems. But this is for the silly worrying we do.


Why Worry?
There are only two things to worry about -
Either you are well or you are sick.
If you are well, there's nothing to worry about.
But if you are sick
There are only two things to worry about
Either you get well or you die
If you get well, there's nothing to worry about
But if you die, there are two things to worry about
Either you go to heaven or you go to hell
If you go to heaven, there is nothing to worry about
But if you go to hell
You'll be so busy shaking hands with friends,
You won't have time to worry!

Docsgirl - I LOVE your quote, I'm going to write that down! :D rock.. rock.. rock..

[MrsDM]

I worry about the dealth of loved ones and money the most. Our grandparents are getting up there in age and I worry that something will happen and they won't be there. Life goes by so quickly and changes in an instant, I always worry about dealth with everyone!

Then there is money. With us buying a new house, its a bigger mortgage payment, and higher heating costs, too. I know its normal to worry about things like that, but I just don't want to get in over our heads! Then its buying new furniture, appliances, down payment, etc. etc. I will worry about that everyday until we make that first mortgage payment. Then on top of all of this we still have a few thousand to pay on the wedding yet. Its not a lot all together, we can easily do it, but until its all paid for, I'll continue to think about it.

Then I start worrying about all kinds of other things that may not even have a direct effect on me. So I'm just like the rest of you...worry..worry..worry!

[tootsie]

I normally worry about all of the above :) but since I have been laid off, money is currently at the top of the list.

I'm sorry to hear you were laid off, Elizabeth. Hope everything works out for you. (Hugs)

[SerendipityCrafts]

I'm sorry to hear you were laid off, Elizabeth. Hope everything works out for you. (Hugs)

Thanks Bernadette .... it's ok .... every cloud has a silver lining. I have my house, I have my husband and I have a bit of free time now :rofl: I have faith that only good things are around the corner. :)

[RosieAngel]

I'm about to graduate with my AA degree, and I want to transfer to a 4-year school to get my degree. But which school will I go to? Will I be able to find part-time work with the economy failing, or will I need to quit my job and get student loans? These things are really, really making me worry. But at least this stress is all temporary!

[latanyak85]

I always worry about money. I probably be content when I finish school and work in the field that I major in.

[Ninedays9]

Sadly, most of my worries lead back to money. I'm really not nervous about the wedding... the only reason I'm anxious about it at all is because I'm not sure how we're going to pay for some of the stuff. I worry about how the money situation will be when we move, which is now in less than a month. And then all the school worries can be traced back to money... going to school to get a better paying job while also racking up more debt.

I do worry about other stuff, but the money thing is the most constant concern.

[Gertie]

My biggest worry is my children. In some ways, it leads to money.

Right now, I've got one daughter in college planning to wed pretty fast after graduation, and another daughter in high school. All of these are expensive prospects.

I'd like my older daughter to have the wedding she wants, or at least a presentable wedding, but I really can't see any way we could just hand her money. Lucky I am pretty handy and have a handy dh, between us we can make a lot of great stuff for the wedding, and daughter is handy, too. Her dad (we're long divorced) is struggling to keep afloat in the present economy, and is just completely possible he won't have anything to contribute to the wedding. Her fh just got his pink slip, and is trying to enlist in the military hoping to both have a stable job through these rough times and get his college degree finished.

Having been a bride myself, I appreciate about wanting to have what you want for your special day. As the mother of the bride trying to come up with funding without breaking the bank on money for my younger daughter to start college, it makes me sad when I see some of you talk about mothers not giving you free reign to just do whatever you want and expect them to pay up. I'm sure all of us mothers, if we could, would love to just hand you a checkbook and say here ya go, whatever you like, just go buy it. I know I would. Unfortunately few of us can really afford that. I just feel sure many of the things your parents try to steer you toward are just like the things I try to steer my daughter toward....compromises that are the best we can do in our financial situation.

Happily, my daughter is a realist, and I have been very open with her about the facts. She understands I am willing to spend a lot of time and effort making things as best I can to her specifications in order that she can have as nearly as possible the wedding she wants without the huge price tag, and she is happy to do as much as she can of the making as well. I really appreciate all the wonderful ideas on here for things to make diy that look just as lovely as the expensive stuff found elsewhere. I have to say this group is the most creative about saving money of any group of brides I have found anywhere on the internet.

[Nekochanpurr]

I worry most about money and if Steve will find another job before unemployment drys up. Granted, hes still got a while.. But its a big pause on our life. Not to mention, i want him to be able to put in a lot of year somewhere so he can retire and not have to worry. :( Money sucks! I still want a freaking house. And cruise prices went down. I need a cruise. lol

I also worry about our health. I wish i could throw Steve on my insurance so he could at least see a dentist. Luckily, he doesn't get sick often. Me however. >.< Between allergies/sinus and my ankle/feet problems.. Ugh. My job will be the death of me. Ah well, thats how life goes.

Like my sociology teacher told us in college when we were talking about if someone was more likely to be rich or not.. Pick your parents wisely!! LOL XD

[lalaland13]

Money. I have too many students loans for my major and my current salary. Sallie Mae won't lower them. They say they've already done that once...I really hate Sallie Mae, by the way. I'm not sure if I'll be able to remain in my current field forever, because of money and other issues. I really like the work I do but I just don't know. I would like to get paid for being a smart aleck, but I check the classifieds and no one's hiring. :huh: