IQ#2- Is Future Worry Stealing Your Today?

A 30-second self-reflection quiz.

Questions

1. Daily Worry Level

How often do you think about future problems before they even happen?

1 = Never

5 = Almost all the time

2. Present Focus

How often do you fully focus on what you’re doing right now (work, conversation, eating, walking)?1 = Very often

5 = Rarely

3. “What If” Thoughts

How frequently do “What if…?” thoughts take over your mind?

1 = Hardly ever

5 = Constantly

4. Action Today

When faced with uncertainty, do you take small productive steps today instead of overthinking tomorrow?

1 = Always

5 = Never

5. Emotional Impact

How much does future worry affect your mood?

1 = Not at all

5 = A lot

Results

Mostly 1–2s:

You live mostly in the present and trust the process. Your calm approach helps you stay productive and grounded. Keep focusing on the now — it strengthens clarity and emotional stability.

Mostly 3s:

You try to stay present, but future worry distracts you at times. With small daily habits like mindful pauses or writing down your top 1 task for the day, you can shift your energy back to today.

Mostly 4–5s:

Future worry is stealing your peace today. Research shows excessive future-thinking increases stress and reduces focus. Start with tiny steps: breathe, act on what you can today, and let tomorrow wait for its turn.

Your Takeaway Action

Tonight, ask yourself one simple question:

What is one small thing I did today that I’m proud of?

This reinforces presence, self-belief, and peace — one day at a time.

Powerful Quotes

1. “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” – Buddha

2. “Worrying is like paying a debt you don’t owe.” – Mark Twain

3. “Today is the only day. Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow hasn’t yet come.” – John Wooden