# How to stop worrying about the future and start living in the present?
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Author: node_imperial
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I understand that it may sound slightly vague. Here is the dilemma: One one hand: we should build our future by ourselves and do plan our life for a long term, including our financial goals, mentality, physical activity, etc.. And sometimes when we go too far in thinking of our future we start stressing about it using: “what if…” questions. There are a lot of them. One the other hand: we should live in the present and treat today like it’s the only day that matters. It’s kinda tough to mix two these mindsets together. What are your thoughts?