How often do you sit down and allow your mind to wander? Do you then let yourself start overthinking? Do you then start worrying about what happened in the past, feeling bad about what happened, and then panicking about what may come in the future? These are all common issues in modern-day life. We spend time living in the past or the future; we forget to enjoy the here and now. Dale Carnegie understood this from a very early age, and his teachings ring true even today, perhaps even more so than before.

Today, we are more connected than ever before, but we are also more stressed than ever. Be more aware of your triggers and make a plan to overcome them. If you struggle with overthinking or constantly worrying about what might happen, learning how to put the brakes on constant worrying and to live in the moment will be a huge positive for you. Of course, all of us could benefit from this, but some certainly more than others…