You aren’t living in the present
Whether it’s regret over the past or anxiety over the future, living outside of the here and now can take its toll. “We all think about the past and future from time to time, but never spending any time in the present moment is unhealthy and holds you back from growth, fulfillment and personal success,” says Vinay Saranga, MD, a psychiatrist and founder of Saranga Comprehensive Psychiatry.