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Anxiety Quote by Derek Bok

“I think one thing that does cause unhappiness is protracted anxiety and worry.” quote by Derek Bok
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“I think one thing that does cause unhappiness is protracted anxiety and worry.”

Derek Bok

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks on Student Well‑Being, Harvard University, 1999

Prolonged anxiety and worry are major sources of unhappiness.

In simple terms: Worry makes us unhappy.

Key Takeaway

Reduce anxiety to improve happiness.

Themes

mental health stress well‑being

Mood

anxious reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • exam periods
  • job interviews
  • personal crises
  • daily stress

Key Concepts

psychology emotional regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your chronic worry?
  • How can you reframe anxious thoughts?
A Different Perspective

Anxiety can be a symptom of deeper issues requiring professional help.

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