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What does it mean?
The speaker is exhausted by fatigue and worries that rarely come true.
In plain terms
You are tired of being tired, and most worries never happen.
What can you take from it?
Stop worrying about things that likely won't occur.

Where it applies

  • insomnia
  • stress
  • daily grind

Putting it to work

  • sleep better
  • write worries down
  • reframe thoughts

Questions to consider

  • What worries keep you up?
  • Which fears are real?

Another view

Some worries do happen and deserve attention.

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