{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wit & Wisdom with Tom Greene","title":"Why Worry is a Complete Waste of Time","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/692f19c5\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":475,"description":"There are instances when worrying can be constructive. I call it “constructive anxiety.” For example, it can help you prepare for something important, like delivering a speech in front of a large audience. Moderate levels of worry can help mentally prepare you for stressful tasks. However, excessive worry drains your energy and instills fear, making it a potentially distracting emotion when used in excess. But, is worry really worth the trouble?","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9M-KN8I8W_BprpLRNUhiqpoBTkPK5-YY9FGeiXgr0Kg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82NjY3/Yzg2N2U1OWYyMGQx/MjAwOTEyNTgzNDM3/NTY2Ni5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}