For the next seven days, I’m going to publish a series of my favourite quotes and what they mean to me.

Today, I’m choosing one that has recurringly relieved anxiety and stress.

This photo was published on the Humans of New York Facebook Page, along with a single sentence caption from the subject:

“Having cancer hasn’t been nearly as bad as worrying about getting it.”

While cancer specifically hasn’t been something I’ve frequently worried about, I find this quote helps a lot with other things I’ve worried about. When I read it, it reminds me that whatever I’m worried about is always worse in my imagination than it will be in real life.