Worrying can be productive until it becomes counterproductive.

Evidence

It’s okay to worry, plot, and plan, he’s saying—but only until it’s not useful anymore. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 780

Categorization

  • SEED: This phrase could inspire a personal essay on the role of worry in decision-making.
  • corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 780
  • XREF: connects to: Too much self-awareness can lead to self-doubt, overly evaluative behavior, and unnecessary stress. — Too Much Self-Awareness: Is That Possible?